North Korea Stun Italy at the 1966 World Cup
19 July 1966
North Korea defeated Italy 1–0 at Ayresome Park in the 1966 World Cup.
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Geoff Hurst's Historic World Cup Hat-Trick
30 July 1966
Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick as England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the 1966 World Cup Final.
Read Full Story →Pelé Becomes the Youngest World Cup Final Goalscorer
29 June 1958
At just 17 years old, Pelé scored twice as Brazil defeated Sweden 5–2 in the 1958 World Cup Final.
Read Full Story →The Miracle of Bern
4 July 1954
West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Read Full Story →The Maracanazo of 1950
16 July 1950
Uruguay stunned Brazil 2–1 in the decisive match of the 1950 World Cup.
Read Full Story →The First World Cup Final
30 July 1930
Uruguay defeated Argentina 4–2 in the first FIFA World Cup Final in 1930.
Read Full Story →The First World Cup
1930
Uruguay hosted the first World Cup
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