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The 1970 FIFA World Cup was the 9th edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for men's senior national teams. Held from 31 May to 21 June in Mexico, it was the first World Cup tournament held outside Europe and South America, and also the first held in North America.
Aug 25, 2023 · Relive the five most memorable games of Mexico 1970 including Brazil and Pele, Germany FR, Italy, England, and Belgium.
A temple steeped in FIFA World Cup history, it... When it comes to iconic football stadiums, it is impossible not to mention one distinct ground in Mexico City.
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Aug 8, 2024 · Brazil 4-1 Italy. Mexico 1970 | Final Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Attendance: 107,412 Goals: Pele (18), Boninsegna (37), Gerson (66), Jairzinho (71), Carlos Alberto (86)
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In 1964, it was decided that Mexico would be host country for the ninth World Cup. At that time Mexico was a nation that had accomplished very little in global football tournaments and the more reputable Argentina were displeased being overlooked once again. The FIFA World Cup 1970 was the first World Cup ever broadcast on television in color (noti...
The tournament format would be divided into a group and a knockout phase. The first phase consisted of four groups in which two out of four teams would advance to the final knockout phase.
Five stadiums were used for the tournament located in five towns. The final was played at the mighty Azteca Stadium with a capacity of over 100,000. The average attendance for the whole tournament would for the first time exceed 50,000.
Two new rules were taken into practice for the first time in the World Cup. Substitutions that oddly enough hasn’t been allowed in previous World Cups were now employed – two per team in a game. The second new rule was the introduction of the red and yellow card (it had been tested in the 1968 Olympics). The referee Kurt Tschenscher would show the ...
May 29, 2020 · MEXICO CITY -- The 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico stands alone as a landmark event featuring a parade of innovations vital to soccer's development. It was the first World Cup to be...
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Mar 21, 2024 · The first spotlights an unforgettable Mexico 1970 semi-final. Italy 4-3 West Germany (AET) Mexico 1970 | semi-finals Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Attendance: 102,444 Goals: Boninsegna (8),...
