Wednesday, June 30, 2010

30 June 2002 - Enough World Cups To Fill A Cabinet

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On 30 June 2002, Brazil won their record fifth World Cup trophy, beating Germany 2-0 before a crowd of 69,029 at the International Stadium i...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

29 June 1986 - Germans Are The Bridesmaids Again

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On 29 June 1986, Argentina won their second World Cup, beating West Germany 3-2 with a dramatic 83rd-minute goal from midfielder Jorge Burru...
Monday, June 28, 2010

28 June 1994 - This Is What Happens When You Play A 42-Year Old In The World Cup

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On 28 June 1994, Russia rolled over Cameroon 6-1 in their last group stage match of that year's World Cup, with forward Oleg Salenko (pi...
Sunday, June 27, 2010

27 June 2006 - France Over Spain, Just Like On The Map

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On 27 June 2006, France came back from a one-goal deficit to beat favored Spain 3-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. It was a performance that...
Saturday, June 26, 2010

26 June 1998 - Jamaica's Jammin' On Japan

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On 26 June 1998, Jamaica earned their first and only World Cup points, beating fellow Cup debutants Japan 1-2 in the group stage. Unfortuna...
Friday, June 25, 2010

25 June 1978 - Argentina Treats The Dutch To A Loss

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On 25 June 1978, hosts Argentina won their first World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 1-3 (aet), making them the fifth country to win the Cu...
Thursday, June 24, 2010

24 June 1950 - Brazil Throws A World Cup Party

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On 24 June 1950, hosts Brazil opened the first World Cup in twelve years by pounding Mexico 4-0. It was the beginning of a tournament run t...