MEXICO CITY (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 21, 1970, Brazil won the World Cup in Mexico in thrilling fashion. After defeating Italy 4-1 in the final, Brazil was given the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently ...
The incomparable Pele passed away on 29 December 2022. In this previous interview with FIFA, he discusses Sweden 1958 and Mexico 1970. ’Maracanazo’ devastated Brazil. Yet it bore a promise that would ...
In Mexico on June 21st in1970, Brazil won its' third FIFA World Cup, becoming the first country to do so. Led by Pelé, who had one goal and two assists in the final match, where he also became the ...
Read through ... Canada, Mexico and the USA. The Canarinho will be pursuing their sixth World Cup title and their first since 2002. Their longest drought since they first clinched the prestigious ...