Historical Events tagged with "worldcup"

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Australia triumphs over Uruguay in World Cup qualifier

November 16th, 2005 19 years ago

Australia faced Uruguay in a tense penalty shootout to secure their place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The match, played in Sydney, saw Australia's national team overcome a 31-year absence from the World Cup stage. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the shootout unfolded, with goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer making key saves that ultimately led to Australia's 4-2 victory on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time.

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Maradona's Hand of God and Goal of the Century

June 22nd, 1986 38 years ago

In the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Diego Maradona scored two infamous goals against England, leading Argentina to a 2–1 victory. The first goal, dubbed the 'Hand of God,' was controversial as Maradona used his hand to score, which went unnoticed by referees. This was followed by the legendary 'Goal of the Century,' where Maradona dribbled past multiple English players before scoring. Argentina advanced to the semi-finals and ultimately won the tournament.

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Uruguay's Historic Victory Over Brazil

July 16th, 1950 74 years ago

In a stunning football match at the Maracanã Stadium, Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-1, claiming their second FIFA World Cup title. The match, dubbed the Maracanazo, saw Uruguay overturn a two-goal deficit to emerge victorious in front of a record crowd of fans. The loss was a massive shock to Brazil, who were heavily favored to win and had not lost a World Cup match on home soil.

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Uruguay defeats Argentina in World Cup final

July 30th, 1930 94 years ago

Uruguay claimed the inaugural FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final match held at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. The match attracted over 93,000 spectators, making it a significant event for football fans. Uruguay's captain, José Nasazzi, played a vital role in leading the team to victory, igniting national pride. The tournament itself was a landmark in sports history, marking the first-ever World Cup competition organized by FIFA.

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Inaugural FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in Uruguay

July 13th, 1930 94 years ago

The inaugural FIFA World Cup took place in Uruguay, marking the first global football tournament. Held from July 13 to July 30, it featured 13 teams, with seven from South America and four from Europe. The matches were hosted in Montevideo at venues like Estadio Centenario. Notably, Uruguay won the tournament, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final, a victory celebrated throughout the nation and solidifying football's popularity in the country after their Olympic success in 1924 and 1928.

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