Showing posts with label 1958 World Cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1958 World Cup. Show all posts
Sunday, January 15, 2017

15 January 1958 - Northern Ireland's Italian Take-Out

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On 15 January 1958, Northern Ireland qualified for their first World Cup by beating Italy 2-1 in Belfast and eliminating the two-time champi...
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

9 August 1931 - Mário Zagallo, A Born Champion

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On 9 August 1931, future Brazilian legend Mário Zagallo was born in Maceió. He went on to become the first person to win the World Cup as ...
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

18 August 1933 - Just The Best

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On 18 August 1933, French striker Just Fontaine was born in Marrakech, French Morocco. He is best remembered for his record-setting performa...
Monday, June 8, 2015

8 June 1958 - The Journey Of Five World Cup Trophies Starts With A Single Win

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On 8 June 1958, Brazil started their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Austria before a crowd of 17,778 at the Rimnersvallen in Uddeval...
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

19 May 1957 - Scots In Swiss Clothing

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On 19 May 1957, Scotland defeated Switzerland 1-2 in a World Cup qualifier in Basel, but they had to do it in shirts borrowed from the Swiss...
Thursday, June 19, 2014

19 June 1958 - The Kid Is Alright

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On 19 June 1958, Brazil defeated Wales 1-0 in a World Cup quarterfinal match before a crowd of 25,000 at Råsunda Stadium in Stockholm, Swe...
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Friday, June 29, 2012

29 June 1958 - Brazil Starts A World Cup Collection

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On 29 June 1958, Brazil won their first World Cup, beating hosts Sweden 5-2. Both teams were looking to recover from disappointment four...
Sunday, January 15, 2012

15 January 1958 - Northern Ireland's Italian Take-Out

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On 15 January 1958, Northern Ireland qualified for their first World Cup by beating Italy 2-1 in Belfast and eliminating the two-time champi...
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

9 August 1931 - Mário Zagallo, A Born Champion

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On 9 August 1931, future Brazilian legend Mário Zagallo was born in Maceió. He went on to become the first person to win the World Cup as a ...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

18 August 1933 - Just The Best

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On 18 August 1933, future French striker Just Fontaine was born in Marrakech, French Morocco. He is best remembered for his record-setting ...
Tuesday, June 8, 2010

8 June 1958 - The Journey Of Five World Cup Trophies Starts With A Single Win

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On 8 June 1958, Brazil started their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Austria before a crowd of 17,778 at the Rimnersvallen in Uddeval...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

19 May 1957 - Scots In Swiss Clothing

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On 19 May 1957, Scotland defeated Switzerland 1-2 in a World Cup qualifier in Basel, but they had to do it in shirts borrowed from the Swiss...
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

7 July 1957 - And Sometimes A Bright Start Leads To A Bright Future

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On 7 July 1957, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, made his national team debut for Brazil in a 2-1 loss to Argentina. The ...
Friday, June 19, 2009

19 June 1958 - The Kid Is Alright

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On 19 June 1958, Brazil defeated Wales 1-0 in a World Cup quarterfinal match before a crowd of 25,000 at Råsunda Stadium in Stockholm, Swede...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

25 March 1876 - Scottish Footballers Give Bad Birthday Presents

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On 25 March 1876, Wales played its first competitive football match, against Scotland in Glasgow. Scotland won the match 4-0, with goals fr...