Wednesday, July 8, 2015

8 July 1990 - The Worst World Cup Final

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On 8 July 1990, West Germany won their third World Cup trophy, beating defending champions Argentina in an ugly Final that saw the South Ame...
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

7 July 1990 - Shilton Goes Out On A Low Note

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On 7 July 1990, World Cup hosts Italy finished third by beating England 2-1 in the third-place match. It was the last of goalkeeper Peter Sh...
Monday, July 6, 2015

6 July 1974 - After 36 Years, Poland Gets Its Revenge

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On 6 July 1974, Poland achieved their best finish in a World Cup, beating Brazil 0-1 in the third-place match. The match-winning goal was pr...
Sunday, July 5, 2015

5 July 1994 - It's In The Baggio

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On 5 July 1994, Italy staged a dramatic extra-time comeback win against Nigeria in the World Cup Round of 16, despite being down to 10 men. ...
Saturday, July 4, 2015

4 July 1954 - The Miracle Of Bern

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On 4 July 1954, West Germany won their first World Cup trophy, beating Hungary 3-2. The German victory ended Hungary's then-record unbea...
Friday, July 3, 2015

3 July 1974 - The Dutch Out-Brazil Brazil

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On 3 July 1974, the Netherlands secured their spot in the World Cup Final by beating defending champions Brazil 2-0 in the second round. The...
Thursday, July 2, 2015

2 July 1982 - Not One Of Maradona's Finer Moments

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On 2 July 1982, South American titans Brazil and Argentina clashed in the World Cup, with the Brazilians emerging as 3-1 winners in the seco...