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1 day ago · In the following qualification for the World Cup 1986 Albania were able to beat famously Belgium at home in Tirana with 2–0 as well as drawing away in Mielec against Poland with 2–2 despite leading until the end of this match. Their last point were won against Greece at home.
1 day ago · World Cup, football (soccer) tournament held every four years that determines the sport’s world champion. It is likely the most popular sporting event in the world, drawing billions of television viewers every tournament. Learn more about the World Cup, including the winners.
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5 days ago · Pele, Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the Brazilian national teams that won three World Cup championships (1958, 1962, and 1970). Learn more about Pele’s life and career.
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1 day ago · In 1979, Malta drew 0–0 with West Germany in a European championship qualifier and they met again on 16 December 1984 for a memorable World Cup Qualifier in front of a record attendance at the Ta'Qali stadium, where the 1982 & eventual 1986 World Cup runners-up only managed a 2–3 win.
3 days ago · The history behind the FIFA World Cup. Watch this video to learn more about the history of the FIFA World Cup. Modern football originated in Britain in the 19th century. Since before medieval times, “ folk football ” games had been played in towns and villages according to local customs and with a minimum of rules.
1 day ago · The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 to 30 July 1930. FIFA, football's international governing body, selected Uruguay as the host nation, as the country would be celebrating the centenary of its first constitution and the Uruguay national football team had successfully retained their ...
1 day ago · June 11 – July 19 [1] Teams. 48 (from 6 confederations) Venue (s) 16 (in 16 host cities) ← 2022. 2030 →. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, marketed as FIFA World Cup 26, [2] will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA.