Italy - Czechoslovakia World Cup Final 1934
The first World Cup final was played between Italy and Czechoslovakia in Marseille on 10 June 1934. The game finished 2-1 to the Italians after a tense final. It was the first of only two World Cup finals not to involve either England or Germany…
343How England won the Bid to Host the 1966 World Cup
The final whistle had just blown on the Netherlands’ 5-2 thrashing of hosts Chile. The World Cup final was over and so too, it seemed, was the bid to host the 1966 finals. Only one country remained in the race England. Dutch Football…
178How Japan prepared to Host the FIFA World Cup 2002
Japan’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2002 was a watershed moment for the country. The tournament kickstarted a decade-long process of upgrading regional stadiums and training grounds, as well as renovating airports and…
162How Italy prepared for the 1990 FIFA World Cup bid
The 1990 FIFA World Cup™ was a watershed moment for Italian football. Having missed out on the final tournament in 1982 and 1986, Italy finally made it to the big stage by beating our bitter rivals France in a dramatic vote for the third time…
158FIFA World Cup and Nike Sponsorship
In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup, brands are searching for ways to connect with fans and drive excitement. While marketers may have different views on how effective sponsoring the World Cup will be as a marketing tactic, there is no doubt…
209FIFA World Cup Sponsorship Packages
The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, and every four years, it captivates audiences from all over the world. In June 2018, we saw an end to the long-standing duopoly in the world of men’s football when France beat…
239The First Televised FIFA World Cup 1966
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the first to be broadcast in color. The final, played between hosts England and West Germany, was watched by an estimated audience of 200 million people. It remains the most-watched sporting event ever. This article…
154Women's Youth Olympic Futsal Tournament FIFA
For the first time, the Youth Olympic Football Tournament will feature an indoor competition as part of the official tournament program. Women’s youth futsal will make its debut at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. It’s a…
299What is FIFA Men's Youth Olympic Tournament
The FIFA Men's Youth Olympic Football Tournament is an international youth football tournament organized by FIFA that has been held every fourth year as a successor to the Youth World Cup. The first tournament was staged in the summer of 2010…
219FIFA under 17s World Cup
The 17-year-old age group is one of the most challenging and important in a footballer’s career. It is at this stage that players need to be exposed to top-level competition regularly to develop as individuals and professionals. Ahead of the…
193How did Qatar get to Host the FIFA World Cup?
For many, the prospect of the 2022 FIFA World Cup being staged in the scorching heat of summer in Qatar seemed like a potential recipe for disaster. How could such a hot country possibly cope with hosting the biggest footballing event on Earth?…
274Qatar Football World Cup 2022
The Qatar Football World Cup 2022 is a football tournament that will be held in 2022. It will be the third edition of the FIFA-endorsed Qatar Football World Cup and is scheduled to take place between November 2021 and January 2022. The…
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Hungary and West Germany World Cup Final 1954
Italy - Spain World Cup Final 1982
Brazil - Italy World Cup Final 1994
Argentina - Netherlands World Cup Final 1978
Brazil - Sweden World Cup Final 1958