Argentina - Netherlands World Cup Final 1978
The 1978 World Cup was played in Argentina. The tournament was won by the host nation, led by Diego Maradona, who scored the winning goal in their final against the Netherlands. The Dutch team had reached the final after beating Italy 3-1 in the…
257Brazil - Sweden World Cup Final 1958
Brazil and Sweden faced each other at the 1958 World Cup final in Stockholm. It was the third time these two teams met in the competition, after having faced each other in the final at the very first edition of this tournament. The previous…
235Adidas X SpeedPortal Football Boots and FIFA World Cup
In the lead-up to the World Cup, we’ve seen a multitude of football boots released in support of their country’s team and players. This is because almost every brand is looking to align itself with one of the biggest sporting events on Earth…
192The History of the Football Boot
Football has evolved into a global sport with strategies that are constantly evolving. As such, equipment and apparel have also progressed to ensure players are safe during games and comfortable when training. From the cleats and hats worn on…
209Uruguay - Argentine the first World Cup Final 1930
In the 1930 World Cup, Uruguay and Argentina were the two finalists. The first World Cup final was played at the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam on July 13, 1930. In that final match held before 45,000 spectators, Uruguay won over Argentina by 4-2…
354How 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 the United States prepared to Host the FIFA World Cup 1994
The United States was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup in 1994 after a lengthy bidding process. It was an audacious and risky decision at the time; this was before it became common for European countries to host these tournaments.…
187Bobby Moore was a legend in England in 1966
Bobby Moore was the cornerstone of England’s World Cup-winning side of 1966. Without his performances in that tournament, it is likely that England would not have lifted the trophy for the one and only time in their history. This performance…
218FIFA World Cup - Adidas Predator Football Boots
History of the Adidas PredatorThe Predator was released in 1994, right in the middle of what many call the “Golden Age of football”. The sport was growing massively in terms of popularity and clubs were making an increasing amount of money…
206Nike Mercurial Football Boots and FIFA World Cup
Football has been growing in popularity as a global sport over recent years. The level of competition is constantly increasing, with more people than ever before playing football and watching it on TV. One example of how much the sport has grown…
193The Woman's FIFA World Cup in Canada
There has been a lot of excitement regarding the upcoming FIFA Men’s World Cup. However, there is another World Cup that is barely getting any attention. The Women’s World Cup is just as important and exciting as the Men’s version, but it…
394What 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…
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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