WorldCupFlashback

Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the 13th World Cup, hosted by Mexico and won by Argentina. • Trivia: Can you name the 1986 World Cup final player who later played in Major League Soccer?  Televisa. Colombia was slated to host, but it became apparent that a 24-team tournament was too […]

Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the 19th World Cup, hosted by South Africa and won by Spain.

While Pele-less Brazil struggled, the Johan Cruyff-led Netherlands brought the tournament to life with “total soccer,” in which defenders and attackers continually switched roles.

Brazil’s magic was finally witnessed globally — thanks to the satellite — and in color.

What are the names of the lion and dog made famous by the 1966 World Cup?

The Germans were delighted that a rainstorm had soaked the Wankdorf Stadium field on July 4, 1954.