🏆 World Cup History
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🏆 World Cup 2022
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Argentina won one of the greatest World Cup finals ever after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Argentina won one of the greatest World Cup finals ever after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
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🏆 World Cup 2018
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France won its second world title after an entertaining six-goal final in Moscow.
France won its second world title after an entertaining six-goal final in Moscow.
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🏆 World Cup 2014
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Germany became world champion again after Mario Götze scored the winner in extra time.
Germany became world champion again after Mario Götze scored the winner in extra time.
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🏆 World Cup 2006
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Italy lifted its fourth title after a dramatic final remembered for Zidane’s red card.
Italy lifted its fourth title after a dramatic final remembered for Zidane’s red card.
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🏆 World Cup 2002
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Brazil claimed a record fifth world title, with Ronaldo scoring both goals in the final.
Brazil claimed a record fifth world title, with Ronaldo scoring both goals in the final.
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🏆 World Cup 1998
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France won its first World Cup title on home soil with a dominant final against Brazil.
France won its first World Cup title on home soil with a dominant final against Brazil.
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🏆 World Cup 1994
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Brazil won a fourth World Cup after the first final in tournament history decided by penalties.
Brazil won a fourth World Cup after the first final in tournament history decided by penalties.
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🏆 World Cup 1990
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West Germany edged Argentina in a tense final and lifted its third world title.
West Germany edged Argentina in a tense final and lifted its third world title.
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🏆 World Cup 1986
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Maradona inspired Argentina to its second World Cup triumph in one of football’s most iconic tournaments.
Maradona inspired Argentina to its second World Cup triumph in one of football’s most iconic tournaments.
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🏆 World Cup 1982
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Italy won its third title with a strong final performance led by Paolo Rossi’s tournament heroics.
Italy won its third title with a strong final performance led by Paolo Rossi’s tournament heroics.
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🏆 World Cup 1978
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Argentina became world champion for the first time after extra time in Buenos Aires.
Argentina became world champion for the first time after extra time in Buenos Aires.
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🏆 World Cup 1974
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West Germany beat Johan Cruyff’s Netherlands to win the World Cup on home soil.
West Germany beat Johan Cruyff’s Netherlands to win the World Cup on home soil.
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🏆 World Cup 1970
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Brazil’s legendary team claimed a third title and kept the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently.
Brazil’s legendary team claimed a third title and kept the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently.
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🏆 World Cup 1966
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England lifted its first and so far only World Cup after a dramatic final at Wembley.
England lifted its first and so far only World Cup after a dramatic final at Wembley.
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🏆 World Cup 1962
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Brazil defended the title and became world champion again despite Pelé’s early injury in the tournament.
Brazil defended the title and became world champion again despite Pelé’s early injury in the tournament.
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🏆 World Cup 1958
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Brazil won its first World Cup and announced itself as a global football power.
Brazil won its first World Cup and announced itself as a global football power.
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🏆 World Cup 1954
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West Germany produced the Miracle of Bern by defeating the heavily favoured Hungarians.
West Germany produced the Miracle of Bern by defeating the heavily favoured Hungarians.
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🏆 World Cup 1938
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Italy successfully defended its title and became the first team to win back-to-back World Cups.
Italy successfully defended its title and became the first team to win back-to-back World Cups.
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🏆 World Cup 1934
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Italy won its first World Cup title on home soil after extra time in Rome.
Italy won its first World Cup title on home soil after extra time in Rome.
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