The History of the World Cup

The birth of world football

The first World Cup was born almost out of stubbornness. Ships, rivalry, fear, and an explosive final between Uruguay and Argentina.

Eusébio, Wembley, and the suspicions

Portugal emerged with an immortal Eusébio. Four goals against North Korea and tears at Wembley.

One man's World Cup

Maradona did the forbidden and the impossible: Hand of God and Goal of the Century.

Messi closes the cycle

Messi and Mbappé created an almost perfect final. Argentina closed an era.

USA / Mexico / Canada

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