World Cup 1930: Mimpi Jadi Kenyataan
SEPAK bola terus mendapatkan popularitasnya di dunia pada dekade 1920-an. Ini membuat otoritas sepak bola dunia, FIFA, mulai bermimpi bagaimana menggelar turnamen internasional sepak bola yang punya pengaruh besar.
FIFA yang diketuai Jules Rimet, sempat memasukkan sepak bola di Olimpiade 1924 dan dimenangkan oleh Uruguay. Namun, gemanya masih belum besar. Selain itu muncul konflik siapa yang akan mengatur turnamen itu, FIFA atau Komite Olimpiade Internasional (IOC).
Kompetisi sepak bola internasional pada 1924 itu sebenarnya sukses. Maka, FIFA mencoba membuat turnamen sendiri pada 1928 dengan tuan rumah Hungaria. Namun, tak banyak peminat dan hanya empat tim yang tampil sehingga bisa dikatakan gagal.
Jules Rimet kemudian mengutus Sekretaris Jenderal Federasi Sepak Bola Perancis (FFF), Henri Delauney. Dia pun mulai merancang turnamen besar. Dan, pada 1930 impian itu akhirnya terwujud. Piala Dunia pertama kali itu digelar di Uruguay.
Kenapa Uruguay? Alasannya, karena negara itu juara bertahan cabang sepak bola Olimpiade. Selain itu, pada tahun tersebut bertepatan dengan 100 tahun kemerdekaan Uruguay dan negeri itu akan merayakan besar-besaran.
Untuk menggelarnya, Uruguay melakukan persiapan cukup serius. Mereka membangun stadion raksasa di ibukota Montevideo. Stadion Centenario itu kapasitas 95.000 penonton.
Pekerjaan besar ini sempat tertunda karena hujan lebat. Sampai 5 hari sebelum pembukaan pada 13 Juli 1930, pembangunan stadion masih belum rampung benar. Namun, stadion itu akhirnya tetap bisa digunakan untuk gelaran sepak bola terbesar dunia itu.
Sayangnya, banyak negara yang menolak tampil di Piala Dunia pertama tersebut. Alasannya, mereka tak mau membuang waktu di kapal menuju Uruguay. Maklum, saat itu transportasi kapal laut lebih dominan dan pesawat terbang belum banyak.
Tim-tim kuat seperti Italia, Belanda, Inggris, dan Spanyol memilih absen, Akibatnya, hanya ada empat tim dari Eropa yang datang, yakni Perancis, Yugoslavia, Rumania, dan Belgia. Bahkan, kehadiran Rumania pun harus dijemput langsung oleh Raja Carol agar berpartisipasi.
Namun, tim-tim kuat Benua Amerika banyak yang datang, seperti Meksiko, Argentina, Amerika Serikat, Cile, Bolivia, Brasil, dan Paragua. Termasuk tuan rumah Uruguay, Piala Dunia 1930 diiukti 13 tim. Partai Perancis lawan Meksiko Meksiko menjadi pembuka dengan kemenangan Perancis 4-1.
Sebagai informasi, tak ada perempat final di turnamen ini. Juara grup langsung lolos ke semifinal. Meski begitu, Argentina dan Uruguay yang sangat dominan dan tampil menawan. Di semifinal, Argentina menghajar Amerika Serikat 6-1. Uruguay menang dengan skor 6-1 lawan Yugoslavia.
Tanggal 30 Juli 1930 menjadi saat paling bersejarah dalam sepak bola. Final Piala Dunia pertama mempertemukan tuan rumah dengan Argentina di final. Disaksikan 93.000 penonton, pertandingan berlangsung seru dan mengesankan.
Di babak pertama, Uruguay sempat unggul lebih dulu, tapi kemudian Argentina segera mengejar dan unggul 2-1. Sepertinya, Argentina bakal tampil sebagai juara. Namun, di babak kedua tuan rumah tampil garang dan mencetak 3 gol, hingga menang 4-2. Uruguay pun akhirnya tampil sebagai juara Piala Dunia pertama.
Meski Piala Dunia 1930 hanya diikuti 13 tim dan tidak memakai babak kualifikasi, namun ini menjadi tonggak sejarah besar. Awal dari pentas akbar sepak bola dunia yang sangat memengaruhi manusia.
World Cup 1934 : Vittoria Pozzo Menjawab "Tantangan" Mussolini
Dalam diri Benito Mussolini, Italia memiliki pemimpin yang ingin menggunakan segala cara dan alat untuk menyebarluaskan informasi dan pesan dari negaranya. Jadi, ketika FIFA menyatakan bahwa Piala Dunia 1934 digelar di Italia, hal itu dipandang sebagai sarana propaganda bagi Il Duce dan, sebagai konsekuensinya, Italia harus memenangi ajang itu.
Untungnya, Italia memiliki pelatih visioner dalam diri Vittoria Pozzo. Dikenal sebagai pelatih pertama berpemahaman taktik mumpuni, Il Vecchio Maestro menjawab "tantangan" Mussolini. Ia membawa Italia mencetak rekor sebagai tim Eropa pertama yang menjuarai Piala Dunia, seperti Uruguay, di kandang sendiri.
Kebanggan Uruguay sebagai tuan rumah dan Piala Dunia pertama tak bisa digantikan. Namun, Italia juga layak berbangga diri menjuarai Piala Dunia edisi kedua, mengingat Piala Dunia 1934 diikuti lebih banyak peserta dan digelar di lebih banyak kota.
Piala DUnia 1930 Uruguay diikuti 13 peserta dan semua pertandingan berlangsung di Montevideo. Piala Dunia pertama dinilai sukses sehingga semakin banyak negara yang ingin tampil di Piala Dunia 1934 Italia. FIFA pun memperkenalkan babak kualifikasi untuk menyaring 32 tim menjadi 16 tim.
Uniknya, Uruguay sama sekali tak masuk daftar peserta Piala Dunia 1934. Mereka menolak mengikuti ajang itu sebagai "balas dendam" karena Italia tak tampil di Piala Dunia 1930. Uruguay pun mencetak sejarah sebagai satu-satunya juara bertahan yang tak tampil untuk mempertahankan gelar juaranya.
Piala Dunia 1934 diawali dengan babak penyisihan yang terdiri dari delapan pertandingan. Setiap pertandingan digelar di kota berbeda. Kota yang menjadi kota penyelenggara adalah Bologna, TUrin, Florence, Genoa, Naples, Milan, Roma, dan Trieste.
Italia memulai perjalanan mereka menuju juara dengan mengalahkan Amerika Serikat 7-1 di Roma, pada 27 Mei 1934. Mereka kemudian bertemu Spanyol di babak perempat final.
Italia berhasil menyingkirkan Spanyol pada pertandingan ulang perempat final dengan skor 1-0, di Florence, 1 Juni 1934. Pertandingan ulang digelar setelah Italia dan Spanyol bermain 1-1 hingga akhir babak tambahan, pada laga perempat final di Florence, 31 Mei 1934. Inilah kali pertama peraturan tanding ulang diperkenalkan.
Di babak semifinal, Italia bertemu Austria. Mereka menang 1-0 atas Austria berkat gol Enrique Guaita pada menit ke-19 dan dengan begitu meraih tiket masuk final.
Ceko menjadi lawan Italia di babak final. Italia mengunci gelar juara setelah menang 2-1 melalui babak tambahan. Sementara gol Ceko dicetak Antonin Puc pada menit ke-71, gol Italia dicetak Raimundo Orsi (81) dan Angelo Schiavito (95).
Rekor Piala Dunia 1934
Sepatu Emas: Oldrich Nejedly (Ceko, 5 gol).
Total gol tercipta: 70 gol. Italia menjadi tim terbanyak mencetak gol dengan 12 gol.
Format: Sistem gugur dan tanding ulang untuk pertandingan yang berakhir imbang Jumlah pertandingan 17.
Sepatu Emas: Oldrich Nejedly (Ceko, 5 gol).
Total gol tercipta: 70 gol. Italia menjadi tim terbanyak mencetak gol dengan 12 gol.
Format: Sistem gugur dan tanding ulang untuk pertandingan yang berakhir imbang Jumlah pertandingan 17.
Trivia:
Luis Monti yang tampil untuk Argentina pada Piala Dunia 1930 membela Italia pada Piala Dunia 1934.
Pemain Italia Luigi Allemandi diskors seumur hidup karena menerima suap, tetapi sanksi itu dicabut sehingga Allemandi bisa membela Italia di putaran final Piala Dunia 1934.
Pertandingan ulang babak perempat final antara Italia dan Spanyol digelar kurang dari 24 jam setelag laga pertama.
World Cup 1938: Indonesia Unjuk Gigi
SEPAK bola Indonesia tak perlu berkecil hati. Negeri ini ternyata pernah tampil di Piala Dunia pada 1938 di Perancis.
Namun, saat itu Indonesia yang masih dalam jajahan Belanda, memakai nama Hindia Belanda. Di babak kualifikasi, Indonesia bertemu Jepang. Namun, "Negeri Matahari" mengundurkan diri, sehingga Indonesia langsung ke putaran final.
Saat itu, sepak bola Indonesia cukup bagus untuk ukuran Asia. Mereka datang ke Perancis mengandalkan pemain seperti Mo Heng, Hu Kom, Samuels, Nawir, Meng, Anwar, Hong Dijen, Soedarmadji, Sommers, Pattiwael, Taihuttu.
Pengalaman internasional pertama terjadi pada 5 Juni di Stadion Velodrome Municipal, Reims. Indonesia langsung bertemu tim kuat Hungaria di putaran pertama. Kualifas dan pengalaman menjadi pembeda. Indonesia dibantai Hungaria 0-6. Meski hanya lewat, namun Indonesia membuat sejarah, minimal pernah tampil di Piala Dunia.
Ini Piala Dunia yang masih diliputi nuansa politik menjelang Perang Dunia II. Pennguasa Jerman, Adolf Hitler, sebenarnya ingin negerinya menjadi tuan rumah. Dia akan menggunakan ajang ini sebagai propaganda, menyaingi Benito Mussolini yang memanfaatkan Piala Dunia 1934 di Italia.
Argentina juga mengajukan diri sebagai tuan rumah. Namun, setelah rapat panjang, Argentina ditolak karena kekhawatiran terhadap persiapan mereka. Lagi pula, FIFA trauma akan banyuak tim Eropa absen seperti saat di Uruguay.
FIFA berusa menghindari wilayah politis. Akhirnya, diputuskan Perancis sebagai tuan rumah, karena dianggap netral. Selain itu, Perancis pantas mendapat kehormatan, karena jasa Jules Rimet dan Henri Delaunay, tokoh Perancis yang membidani Piala Dunia.
Sebanyak 37 tim mengikuti kualifikasi, tapi sebagian mengundurkan diri. Putaran final yang diikuti 18 tim, kembali menggunakan sistem gugur seperti Piala Dunia 1934. Italia sebagai juara bertahan, masih superior dan akhirnya kembali juara.
World Cup 1950: Kebangkitan dari Perang
PERANG Dunia II menghancurkan banyak segi kehidupan, termasuk sepak bola. Pesta sepak bola sejagad, Piala Dunia, yang dirintis sejak 1930 pun jadi terhenti. Terakhir digelar pada 1938, setelah itu perang berkecamuk di mana-mana.
Selepas Perang Dunia II, FIFA ingin membangkitkan kembali Piala Dunia. Rencana semula dalam Kongres FIFA Luksemburg pada Juli 1946, Piala Dunia akan digelar digelar lagi pada 1949. Tak ada yang berani menjadi tuan rumah, karena perang telah menghabiskan banyak biaya dan tenaga.
Brasil kemudian mengajukan diri, karena negerinya tak terlibat perang. Negeri ini pun menjadi satu-satunya calon tuan rumah dan akhirnya dikukuhkan pada kongres FIFA tersebut. Namun, waktunya bukan 1949, melainkan 1950.
Semua orang setuju Piala Dunia digelar di Amerika Latin, karena Eropa hancur lebur oleh perang. Selain itu, dua Piala Dunia sebelumnya selalu digelar di Eropa.
Piala Dunia 1950 itu amat penting artinya. Selain membangkitkan kembali Piala Dunia setelah perang, juga akan diperkenalkan trofi baru, yakni Jules Rimet. Trofi itu juga untuk merayakan 25 tahun kepemimpinan Jules Rimet di FIFA.
Selain itu, untuk pertama kalinya, Inggris yang dikenal punya sepak bola bagus, ikut serta. Sebanyak 13 tim tampil di putaran final. Dari Eropa, tim yang tampil adalah Swis, Yugoslavia, Inggris, Spanyol, Swedia, dan Italia. Selebihnya tim dari Benua Amerika. Tak ada wakil dari Asia atau Afrika.
Piala Dunia ini juga diawali babak kualifikasi yang diikuti 34 tim, tapi akhirnya tersaring 13 tim. Di putaran final, 13 tim dibagi ke dalam empat grup. Juara grup akan tampil di Pool Final yang saat itu terdiri dari uruguay, Brasil, Swedia, dan Spanyol.
Di pool final itu, mereka saling bertemu. Dua tim teratas akan bertemu di final. Barsil menduduki urutan pertama dan Uruguay kedua, sehingga mereka tampil di final. Namun, Uruguay akhirnya menang 2-1 dan juara untuk kedua kalinya.
Piala Dunia 1950 ini menjadi tonggak penting, karena setelah itu gelaran yang sama bisa diselenggarakan secara rutin secara empat tahunan hingga kini.
World Cup 1954: Pembalasan Jerman Barat
SWISS mendapat kehormatan sebagai tempat penyelenggaraan Piala Dunia kelima, dan ajang ini juga menjadi puncak ulang tahun ke-50 markas FIFA yang berada di Zurich. Negera ini telah mendapat jaminan turnamen sepak bola antar-negara tersebut usai kongres perang dunia pertama 1946, dan mereka telah menghabiskan waktu selama delapan tahun untuk membangun stadion baru sebagai tempat pertandingan.
Sebenarnya, stadion-stadionnya kecil dengan daya tampung yang kecil pula. Tetapi Swiss mampu meraup keuntungan finansial yang besar, karena mereka pandai memanfaatkan bisnis turnamen ini yang pastinya sangat menarik minat seluruh pemirsa pecinta sepak bola di seluruh dunia. Dan, di Swiss inilah untuk pertama kalinya pertandingan ditayangkan televisi meskipun masih dalam lingkup terbatas.
Pada Piala Dunia Swiss ini, presiden FIFA Rodolphe Seeldrayers kembali membuat perubahan pada format turnamen. Pria asal Belgia tersebut mengusulkan agar 16 tim yang tampil dibagi dalam empat grup yang masing-masingnya dihuni dua tim unggulan yang tidak perlu harus saling bertarung di fase grup ini. Dan, di babak ini juga diperkenalkan sistem perpanjangan waktu jika skor pertandingan tetap imbang.
Di Piala Dunia ini, yang untuk pertama kalinya terselenggara di Eropa setelah Perang Dunia II, Hungaria menjadi kekuatan baru yang sangat diperhitungkan. Pasalnya, tim Eropa Timur ini bermain paling agresif dan menjadi pencetak gol tersubur, yang belum terjadi di Piala Dunia-Piala Dunia sebelumnya.
Lihat saja perjalanannya menuju babak final. Mereka tampil sangat beringas untuk menggasak Jerman Barat 8-3, selanjutnya membantai Korea Selatan 9-0. Tak heran jika Hungaria menjadi favorit juara. Di sini pula lahir beberapa bintang top seperti Puskas, Kocsis (menjadi top skor), Hidegkuti dan Czibor.
Tim lain yang juga menjadi favorit adalah Uruguay karena mereka masih tidak terkalahkan selama babak penyisihan grup. Ini merupakan prestasi terbaik sepanjang sejarah Piala Dunia. Negara Amerika Selatan ini lolos ke perempat final setelah mengalahkan Cekoslovakia dan Skotlandia.
Di babak delapan besar, terjadi sebuah rekor baru untuk Piala Dunia ketika Austria bertemu Swiss. Pasalnya tercipta 12 gol, di mana Austria menjadi pemenang dengan skor 7-5. Sampai sekarang, skor tertinggi di fase knock-out ini belum terpecahkan.
Sedangkan di partai lain, Uruguay melanjutkan kiprahnya dengan menggulung Inggris 4-2, begitu juga dengan Hungaria yang menggilas Brasil 4-2, dalam duel terbrutal yang pernah terjadi di ajang sepak bola paling bergengsi ini. Pertarungan Hungaria vs Brasil ini disebut juga dengan "The Battle of Berne", karena tiga pemain dikartumerah dan pertarungan berlanjut sampai peluit akhir berbunyi. Sementara itu, Jerman Barat sudah pulih lagi usai disikat Hungaria di babak pertama, dengan mengalahkan Yugoslavia 2-0.
Dari hasil-hasil tersebut, muncullah tim yang lolos ke semifinal di mana dua tim favorit, Uruguay dan Hungaria, harus bertemu untuk memperebutkan tiket ke final. Di partai lain, Jerman Barat bertemu tetangganya, Austria.
Uruguay yang untuk pertama kalinya berpartisipasi pada Piala Dunia yang diselenggarakan di Eropa, memberikan perlawanan gigih. Dan, pertarungan kedua tim ini berlanjut hingga babak perpanjangan waktu dan Hungaria keluar sebagai pemenang dengan skor 4-2. Hasil ini juga mengakhiri rekor Uruguay yang tak terkalahkan sepanjang turnamen ini.
Sementara itu, Jerman Barat terus menunjukkan grafik penampilan yang meningkat. Di babak empat besar ini mereka menggelontor gawang Austria sebanyak enam kali, sedangkan gawangnya hanya kebobolan satu kali. Alhasil, Jerman Barat pun melangkah ke final dengan modal kemenangan 6-1 untuk menciptakan final yang sangat bergengsi.
Rupanya, eforia di babak empat besar ini berlanjut hingga ke final. Tampil dengan semangat berlipat ganda untuk membalas sakit hatinya akibat dipermalukan pada babak penyisihan grup, Jerman Barat menang dengan skor 3-2.
Tetapi perjalanan "Der Panzer" untuk mengukir prestasi ini diwarnai pertandingan yang dramatis. Bagaimana tidak, mereka sempat tertinggal 0-2 dan bayang-bayang kehancuran akibat kekalahan 3-8 mulai terbayang lagi.
Namun, Jerman Barat kembali memperlihatkan mental juaranya. Tim yang terkenal dengan permainan 'terlambat panas' sehingga mendapat julukan "tim Panser" ini mampu membalikkan keadaan dengan mencetak tiga gol balasan, sekaligus memastikan diri untuk pertama kalinya menggondol trofi paling bergengsi ini. Sebuah pembalasan yang manis dan sempurna karena berujung pada gelar juara dunia. Sedangkan di partai perebutan medali perunggu, Austria keluar sebagai pemenang dengan skor 3-1.
World Cup 1958: Pele Mengentak Dunia
PIALA Dunia 1958 masih tetap berlangsung di Eropa, dan Swedia mendapat kehormatan untuk pertama kalinya menjadi tuan rumah. Di sini pula, turnamen empat tahunan ini diliput oleh televisi dan disiarkan secara internasional.
Format kompetisi pun berganti lagi. 16 tim dibagi dalam empat grup seperti pada tahun 1954, tetapi sekarang semua tim yang tergabung dalam satu grup harus saling berhadapan, tetapi tim yang berada di peringkat dua dan ketiga harus melewati babak play-off. Pada fase grup ini tak ada perpanjangan waktu. Dua tim teratas akan melaju ke perempat final, dan setelah itu formatnya menggunakan sistem knock-out.
Pada tahun ini, tak ada lagi sistem unggulan seperti pada 1954, tetapi setiap grup dihuni satu tim dari Eropa Barat, satu dari Eropa Timur, satu dari Inggris dan satu dari Amerika Latin. Dengan format ini, Inggris harus menerima kenyataan pahit karena satu grup dengan Brasil, Rusia dan peraih medali perunggu 1954, Austria.
Sementara itu, kekuatan Hungaria sudah sangat keropos menyusul kepergian pemain-pemain topnya seperti Puskas, Kacsis dan Czibor, yang meninggalkan negara ini pada tahun 1956 akibat invasi Uni Soviet ke negera mereka. Tak heran jika Hungaria yang di Piala Dunia sebelumnya sangat perkasa dan menakutkan, kini tak berdaya sehingga langsung tersingkir di fase grup.
Sebaliknya, Uni Soviet yang untuk pertama kalinya ikut Piala Dunia, langsung menebar ancaman. Negara "Beruang Merah" ini menjadi favorit.
Di ajang ini, muncul sosok baru bernama Pele, yang menghentak dunia. Pemain Brasil ini sangat menarik perhatian karena aksi-aksinya yang menawan. Sempat absen di pertandingan pertama, Pele mulai membuat kejutan ketika membawa Brasil menahan imbang Inggris dengan skor 0-0. Hasil imbang tanpa gol ini merupakan yang pertama kalinya di Piala Dunia. Dari sini, Brasil sangat difavoritkan menjadi juara, apalagi mereka melakukan inovasi dengan mengusung skema 4-2-4.
Striker Perancis Juste Fontaine juga membuat sensasi karena menjadi top skor Piala Dunia ini setelah mengoleksi 13 gol. Dia sukses membawa "Les Bleus" dengan mudah melewati babak penyisihan grup dan mereka merupakan tim paling produktif dengan torehan 11 gol.
Sukses juga diraih tuan rumah, Swedia, yang didampingi Wales untuk melewati penyisihan grup. Sedangkan Inggris dan Skotlandia tak bisa melanjutkan kiprahnya, karena tak mampu melewati fase grup.
Di perempat final, tak ada kejutan. Seperti yang diperkirakan, Jerman Barat menyingkirkan Yugoslavia dengan skor tipis 1-0, tuan rumah mengeliminasi Uni Soviet berkat kemenangan 2-0, kemudian Fontaine membawa Perancis membantai Irlandia Utara 4-0. Di partai lain, Pele menjadi pahlawan Brasil karena gol pertamanya di Piala Dunia membawa "Selecao" menembus semifinal meskipun hanya menang 1-0 atas Wales.
Memasuki babak-babak selanjutnya, pesta gol terjadi. Bayangkan, mulai semifinal hingga final, tercipta 27 gol! Pada babak empat besar Swedia menggulung Jerman Barat yang merupakan juara bertahan, dengan skor 3-1. Sedangkan pada partai lain, Pele memukau publik lewat hat-trick untuk menghentikan laju Fontaine dan kawan-kawan. Brasil menang 5-2 atas Perancis. Alhasil, Brasil bertemu Swedia di final.
Namun sebelum dunia menyaksikan pertai seru antara Brasil dan Swedia, para pecinta sepak bola dunia lebih dulu disuguhkan pertai sembilan gol antara Perancis dan Jerman Barat, untuk memperebutkan medali perunggu. Di sini Fontaine melengkapi prestasinya sebagai top skor (13 gol) berkat empat gol yang dihasilkannya untuk membawa Perancis menang 6-3. Fontaine juga menorehkan sejarah sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak dalam satu Piala Dunia.
Pada partai puncak, Pele lagi-lagi menunjukkan tajinya sebagai pemain bintang. "Si Mutiara Hitam" ini membawa Brasil menjadi juara setelah menekuk tuan rumah 5-2. Hasil tersebut membuat Brasil sebagai satu-satunya negara dari benua Amerika yang menjadi juara di Eropa dan sampai sekarang belum ada negara yang mampu menyamai prestasi tersebut--dalam sejarah, ketika Piala Dunia dilangsungkan di Eropa, maka negara dari benua Eropa yang menjadi juara, begitu juga sebaliknya, ketika diadakan di benua Amerika maka negara dari benua ini yang menjadi juara. Kecuali pada Piala Dunia 2002, di mana Brasil menjadi juara untuk kelima kalinya ketika Piala Dunia diselenggarakan di Korea-Jepang.
World Cup 1962: Brasil Pertahankan Gelar
PADA kongres FIFA tahun 1956 di Lisbon, Portugal, ada tiga negara yang secara resmi mengajukan diri untuk menjadi tuan rumah Piala Dunia 1962. Argentina, Chili, dan Jerman Barat, menyatakan kesediaan mereka untuk menyelenggarakan turnamen sepak bola antar-negara tersebut.
Jerman Barat menjadi negara pertama yang "tersingkir", karena hampir semua peserta kongres tidak sepakat jika Piala Dunia untuk ketiga kalinya secara berturut-turut diselenggarakan di benua Eropa. Karena itu, Argentina menjadi negara terfavorit untuk menjadi tuan rumah, karena selain budaya sepak bolanya, dan memiliki sejumlah stadion besar, antusiasme penduduknya juga sangat tinggi. Mereka semakin menjadi kandidat terkuat ketika Chili diguncang gempa dasyat pada Mei 1960, yang menurut laporan menewaskan sekitar 5.000 orang.
Namun tak disangka, Chili ditunjuk sebagai negara penyelenggara Piala Dunia 1962. Lobi dan alasan menyentuh dari Presiden FA Chili, Carlos Dittborn, menarik simpati FIFA. "Kami tidak memiliki apa-apa, sehingga kami harus menjadi tuan rumah Piala Dunia," demikian pernyataan Dittborn, yang membuat FIFA trenyuh dan akhirnya menjatuhkan pilihan Chili sebagai tuan rumah.
Dalam kurun waktu dua tahun setelah bencana gempa bumi itu, Chili bergerak cepat untuk membangun stadion-stadion baru, termasuk National Stadium di Santiago, yang selesai tepat waktu saat turnamen dimulai. Untuk ukuran sebuah negara miskin, Chili yang menjadi tuan rumah tidak terlalu mengecewakan FIFA, meskipun panitia masih harus belajar lebih banyak lagi tentang sepak bola.
Tak seperti pada perhelatan-perhelatan sebelumnya, di sini untuk pertama kalinya terjadi sebuah kejutan di babak kualifikasi. Swedia yang di Piala Dunia terakhir menjadi runner-up, harus tersingkir lebih awal karena tidak mampu melewati penyisihan grup. Sementara itu, Brasil yang mengusung semua kekuatannya ketika menjadi juara 1958, tampaknya masih tetap menjadi favorit. Hanya ada satu tambahan pemain, yaitu Amarildo, yang dipanggil untuk menggantikan Pele yang cedera pada pertandingan kedua.
Pada 2 Juni, terjadi peristiwa terburuk dan merupakan hari paling kelam dalam sejarah Piala Dunia, ketika Chili bertemu Italia di babak penyisihan Grup B. Disaksikan sekitar 70.000 penonton di Santiago, terjadi perkelahian di lapangan hijau yang mengakibatkan dua orang pemain Italia diusir keluar lapangan karena mendapat kartu merah. Menurut wasit asal Inggris, Aston, pertandingan tersebut tidak terkontrol karena para pemain berkelahi dan saling menendang, sehingga polish harus turun tangan untuk meredakan situasi. Duel ini berakhir dengan skor 2-0 untuk kemenangan tuan rumah.
Setelah menyelesaikan babak penyisihan di tiap grup, muncullah delapan tim yang lolos ke perempat final. Di babak ini, Yugoslavia untuk ketiga kalinya secara berturut-turut kembali bertemu dengan Jerman Barat. Setelah selalu kalah dalam dua pertemuan sebelumnya, kali ini Yugoslavia bisa membalas lewat gol Radakovic tiga menit sebelum pertandingan usai, sehingga mereka lolos dengan kemenangan 1-0.
Sementara itu, Brasil terus menunjukkan konsistensinya. "Tim Samba" melangkah pasti ke semifinal setelah membekuk Inggris 3-1, dengan Garrincha sebagai bintang, karena jadi inspirator.
Cekoslovakia juga mengikuti jejak Yugoslavia dan Brasil, setelah menang 1-0 atas Hungaria. Kejutan juga dibikin Chili, yang di luar dugaan mengandaskan Uni Soviet dengan kemenangan 2-1.
Namun di semifinal, Chili harus bertemu dengan Brasil yang sedang dalam performa terbaik. Bisa ditebak, Brasil tak tertahankan dan memastikan diri lolos ke final setelah menang 4-2. Garrincha dan Vava membagi rata gol timnya ke gawang tuan rumah. Di partai lain, Yugoslavia gagal membendung Cekoslovakia yang berhasil meraih kemenangan 3-1, sehingga akan bertemu Brasil di partai puncak.
Meskipun gagal ke final, Chili masih bisa menghibur publiknya karena pada perebutan medali perunggu, mereka keluar sebagai pemenang setelah menaklukkan Yugoslavia 1-0. Hasil ini terbilang fantastis, karena mereka sendiri tak menyangka akan melangkah sampai semifinal.
Pada partai final, Cekoslovakia membuat kejutan karena lebih dulu memimpin. Tetapi, Brasil yang boleh diperkuat Garrincha walaupun mendapat kartu merah di semifinal, mampu keluar dari tekanan.
Tiga gol balasan bisa dilesakkan "tim Samba" untuk membalikkan keadaan sehingga menang 3-1, sekaligus mempertahankan trofi yang kali ini mereka raih tanpa harus dipekuat sang bintang di turnamen sebelumnya, Pele.
World Cup 1966: Akhir Penantian "Tiga Singa"
DARI Amerika, Piala Dunia kembali diselenggarakan di Eropa. Inggris yang sudah menunggu selama 16 tahun sejak berpartisipasi di turnamen ini, mendapat kesempatan untuk menjadi tuan rumah. Dan, mereka sangat optimistis bisa mengakhiri penantian untuk merengkuh trofi paling bergengsi ini setelah menembus perempat final di Cile 1962.
Dengan sejumlah pemain top dan sedang berada di usia matang, pelatih Alf Ramsey merasa timnya punya potensi untuk menyingkirkan lawan mana pun. Banks, Moore, Charltons, Greaves, Hurst dan Hunt, merupakan deretan nama yang menjadi andalan "The Three Lions".
Namun menjelang bergulirnya turnamen ini, panitia sempat pusing tujuh keliling karena trofi yang diberi nama Jules Rimet ini dicuri, saat dilakukan pameran pada bulan Maret di Central Hall, Westminster. Situasi semakin runyam lantaran panitia merasa tak sanggup untuk membuat trofi baru yang mirip dengan aslinya, yang memang unik dan sulit ditiru.
Beruntung, di tengah kegalauan itu muncul kabar menggembirakan. Adalah seekor anjing bernama Pickles, yang memecahkan persoalan rumit tersebut, satu minggu setelah kasus pencurian itu. Binatang yang memiliki penciuman paling tajam ini mengendus keberadaan trofi tersebut di sekitar semak belukar di Norwood, London Selatan. Ternyata benar, setelah diperiksa ternyata trofi tersebut dibungkus dengan kertas koran. Alhasil, persiapan turnamen ini bisa berlangsung lancar lagi.
Inggris yang mendapat dukungan dari suporter fanatiknya mengawali kejuaraan ini dengan hasil yang kurang memuaskan karena hanya bermain imbang tanpa gol melawan Uruguay. Ini membuat mereka banyak mendapat kritikan. Meskipun demikian, pasukan Ramsey yang tergabung di Grup A bersama Uruguay, Perancis dan Meksiko tersebut bisa keluar dari tekanan, dan mereka akhirnya menjadi juara grup, dan lolos ke perempat final, didampingi Uruguay.
Di Grup B yang dihuni tim-tim keras, Jerman Barat dan Argentina menjadi yang terbaik, setelah menyisihkan Spanyol dan Swiss. Di sini lahirlah bintang muda Jerman, Franz Beckenbauer, yang bermain cemerlang di fase penyisihan grup ini. Dia mencetak dua gol ketika Jerman mencukur Swiss 5-0.
Argentina yang diperkuat pemain-pemain top seperti Rattin, Artime dan Onega, mengikuti jejak Jerman Barat karena menjadi runner-up. Hasil ini terbilang kurang memuaskan, karena mereka difavoritkan akan menjadi juara grup. Tetapi ketika melawan Jerman, Argentina hanya bermain imbang 0-0. Kejutan lain di grup ini adalah tersingkirnya Spanyol, sang juara Eropa. Padahal, "El Matador" datang dengan membawa seluruh kekuatannya seperti Gento, Suarez dan Del Sol.
Dari Grup C, Brasil sempat mengawali pertandingannya dengan hasil meyakinkan. Tendangan bebas spektakuler Pele dan Garrincha membawa "Selecao" menang 2-0 atas Bulgaria. Tetapi juara 1958 dan 1962 ini mendapat masalah besar saat menghadapi Hungaria, karena Pele tidak bisa tampil lantaran cedera. Sebaliknya, dua bintang Hungaria Florian Albert dan Ferenc Bene, mencuri perhatian dengan aksi-aksi menawan, yang membawa negara mereka menang 3-1 atas sang juara bertahan.
Di grup ini, Portugal yang merupakan tim debutan, menjadi jawara. Eusebio, yang berdampingan dengan Torres, Augusto, Simoes dan Coluna, membawa tim "Samba Eropa" ini maju ke perempat final. Bahkan pada pertandingan terakhir penyisihan grup, mereka meruntuhkan keperkasaan Brasil lewat kemenangan 3-1, untuk memastikan diri menjadi juara grup. Sebaliknya bagi Brasil, kekalahan ini membuat mereka tersisih, dan berakhirlah kiprah para pemain top seperti Garrincha, Bellini dan Orlando.
Kejutan besar juga terjadi di Grup D. Sama seperti Portugal, Uni Soviet yang sangat solid karena diperkuat Yashin, Shesterniev dan Porkuyan, juga menyapu bersih tiga pertandingan penyisihan sehingga mereka menjadi juara grup. Korea Utara pun tak ketinggalan. Tim debutan Asia yang dikalahkan Uni Soviet 0-3 ini juga lolos ke perempat final sebagai runner-up grup, setelah menahan imbang Chili dan menaklukkan Italia 1-0. Inilah kejutan yang paling mencengangkan dalam sejarah Piala Dunia.
Selanjutnya, Korea Utara yang merupakan tim dengan materi termuda di Piala Dunia ini, sempat merajut impian untuk masuk semifinal. Melawan Portugal di perempat final, mereka sudah memimpin 3-0 sampai dengan turun minum. Sayang, di paruh kedua Korea Utara tak mampu mempertahankannya, ketika Eusebio mencetak empat gol untuk melengkapi kesuksesan Portugal yang akhirnya lolos dengan kemenangan 5-3--ini juga masih menjadi sebuah sejarah di Piala Dunia, di mana sebuah tim tertinggal tiga gol, tetapi mampu mengejar dan menang.
Partai lainnya di babak delapan besar, Jerman Barat menggunduli Uruguay 4-0. Pertandingan dengan skor mencolok ini diwarnai dengan dua kartu merah yang diberikan kepada pemain Uruguay, sehingga Jerman Barat tak terlalu kesulitan untuk meraih tiket ke semifinal. Langkah yang sama dijuga dicapai Uni Soviet. Mengandalkan pertahanan yang kokoh, tim "Beruang Merah" ini mampu mempertahankan keunggulan 2-1 atas Hungaria dan mereka untuk pertama kalinya mencatat sejarah lolos ke semifinal.
Sementara itu di London, duel seru dan menegangkan terjadi antara Inggris vs Argentina. Bermain dengan penuh semangat karena mendapat dukungan dari suporter fanatiknya, tuan rumah bisa menjebol gawang Argentina. Geoff Hurst yang menjadi bintang pertandingan ini, karena dialah yang mencetak gol tunggal ketika pertandingan tersisa 12 menit, untuk membawa Inggris ke semifinal dan bertemu Portugal.
Di babak empat besar ini, muncullah sosok Bobby Charlton karena permainannya sangat memukau. Ini mungkin menjadi aksi terbaik Charlton bersama timnas Inggris, karena bintang klub Manchester United tersebut yang meloloskan Inggris ke final lewat dua golnya, sehingga mereka mengalahkan Portugal 2-1. Satu-satunya gol Portugal dihasilkan oleh pemain legendarisnya, Eusebio, lewat titik penalti.
Di semifinal lainnya, Jerman Barat menaklukkan Uni Soviet 2-1. Di sini Beckenbauer mencetak gol spektakuler, karena tembakannya dari jarak jauh tak mampu dihalau Yashin, salah satu kiper terbaik sepanjang masa. Yashin juga kembali harus dua kali memungut bola dari dalam jaringnya pada pertandingan perebutan tempat ketiga, ketika Eusebio memborong dua gol Portugal yang meraih kemenangan 2-1, sekaligus membawanya menjadi top skor--lebih banyak tiga gol dari striker Jerman Helmut Haller.
Pada partai final, Ramsey membuktikan bahwa prediksinya benar, yaitu bahwa Inggris menjadi juara Piala Dunia 1964 ini. Bermain di Wembley yang merupakan stadion kebanggaan negara tersebut, Inggris tampil penuh gairah.
Namun publik tuan rumah sempat terhenyak ketika Haller menjebol gawang Gordon Banks pada menit ke-12. Beruntung, hanya berselang enam menit Hurst berhasil menyamakan kedudukan, ketika dia dengan sempurna mengonversi umpan Bobby Moore menjadi gol. Skor 1-1 bertahan sampai jeda.
Di babak kedua, tepatnya menit ke-78, Martin Peters membuat stadion seolah runtuh oleh gemuruh penonton yang bersorak kegirangan. Striker Inggris ini mengoyak jala Hans Tilkowski yang membuat Inggris unggul 2-1 dan bertahan sampai menit ke-89.
Dalam waktu yang tersisa, publik Inggris tampaknya sudah merasa timnya akan menjadi juara dunia dan mereka siap-siap menggelar pesta. Tetapi, Wolfgang Weber merusak semuanya karena di masa injury time dia bisa menyamakan skor menjadi 2-2, dan memaksa perpanjangan waktu.
Pada extra time ini, Hurst kembali membuat 96.924 penonton berjingkrak kegirangan karena dia membawa Inggris unggul 3-2, saat pertandingan memasuki menit ke-101. Gol ini juga yang sampai sekarang terus menjadi kontroversi, karena para pemain Jerman Barat menilai bola yang memantul dari mistar, belum melewati garis gawang, meskipun wasit Gottfried Dienst dari Swiss mengesahkannya.
Di tengah keraguan kubu lawan tentang gol tersebut, Hurst membuat gol ketiganya dalam pertandingan itu--satu-satunya hat-trick di partai final yang sampai sekarang belum disamakan. Pada menit ke-120, Hurst kembali memaksimalkan umpan Moore dan memastikan Inggris menang 4-2, dan membuat "The Three Lions" mengakhiri penantian untuk menyabet gelar juara paling bergengsi di dunia tersebut.
World Cup 1970: Meksiko - Momen Bersejarah Penuh Warna
PIALA Dunia Meksiko 1970 pantas boleh disebut sebagai pionir sepak bola modern. Selain munculnya rekor-rekor baru, aturan main baru dan inovasi teknologi, momen ini menandai penampilan terakhir Pele di Piala Dunia.
Piala Dunia kali ini tak pernah disangka mampu sukses, seperti Piala Dunia 1966 Inggris. Pasalnya, ini adalah untuk pertama kalinya Piala Dunia digelar di Amerika Utara. Ini juga pertama kalinya Piala Dunia dihelat di luar Amerika Selatan dan Eropa.
Namun, kekhawatiran itu tak pernah menjadi kenyataan. Penemuan televisi berwarna yang mendahului Piala Dunia 1970 Meksiko, membuat banyak orang sangat menantikan sepak bola. Mereka ingin menyaksikan, untuk pertama kalinya, bagaimana rasanya menyaksikan Piala Dunia dari layar penuh warna.
Sepak bola kemudian mendompleng kemajuan teknologi ini dan memanfaatkan Piala Dunia Meksiko 1970, untuk memperkenalkan aturan baru soal kartu kuning dan kartu merah. Untungnya, pengenalan kartu kuning dan merah tak membuat pemain latah sehingga melakukan pelanggaran yang membuat mereka terusir dari lapangan.
FIFA merasa, sikap pemain yang menjunjung sportivitas itu pantas mendapat penghargaan. Jadilah, Piala Dunia Meksiko 1970 kembali mencatatkan sejarah sebagai ajang pertama di mana FIFA memperkenalkan anugerah fairplay, yang diraih Peru.
Catatan momen penting Piala Dunia Meksiko 1970, akhirnya harus diakhiri dengan menyebut Brasil dan Pele. Brasil yang sukses menuntaskan perjalanan mereka di Meksiko sebagai juara. Itu adalah gelar juara Piala Dunia yang diraih Brasil, setelah Piala Dunia Swedia 1958 dan Piala Dunia Cile 1962. Atas Prestasinya itu, Brasil berhak menyimpan trofi Jules Rimet secara permanen. Trofi ini kemudian hilang dicuri pada 1983.
Bagi Pele, keberhasilan membawa Brasil menjuarai Piala Dunia Meksiko 1970, menjadikan dirinya manusia pertama yang menjuarai Piala Dunia sebanyak tiga kali. Ini juga menjadi penampilan terakhir Pele di Piala Dunia, karena ia memutuskan gantung sepatu dari tim nasional Brasil pada tahun 1971.
World Cup 1974: Bangkitnya Sepak Bola Menyerang
BRASIL sudah puas menguasai Piala Dunia 1970 Meksiko. Saat itu, mereka menjadi juara, untuk yang ketiga kalinya dan karenanya berhak menyimpan trofi Jules Rimet secara permanen. Tercatatnya Pele sebagai manusia tersukses di Piala Dunia karena mengantar Brasil menjuarai tiga Piala Dunia itu, semakin mengukuhkan dominasi "Tim Samba".
Tak ada yang menyangka, pesta besar di Meksiko itu menandai berakhirnya hegemoni Brasil di Eropa. Hanya empat tahun setelahnya, tepatnya di Piala Dunia 1974 Jerman Barat, keanggunan gaya samba dilibas permainan sepak bola menyerang dan efektif Eropa, yang diwakili Belanda dan Jerman Barat.
Brasil semakin kehilangan pengaruhnya, seiring pensiunnya simbol sepak bola indah mereka, Pele, dari timnas. Di Piala Dunia 1974 Jerman Barat, nama Pele ditenggelamkan sejumlah jago-jago baru, misalnya Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, dan Gerd Muller.
Cruyff dan Muller inilah yang membuat persaingan Belanda dan Jerman Barat berlangsung ketat sampai babak puncak. Setelah bersusah payah, Jerman Barat berhasil menjuarai ajang ini mengandaskan Belanda dengan skor 2-1. Jerman pun sukses meraih ambisinya menyandingkan gelar Piala Dunia dan Piala Eropa, yang mereka raih pada 1972.
Mengingat pada turnamen kali ini, FIFA memperkenalkan Trofi Piala Dunia FIFA, sebagai pengganti Jules Rimet, tidak berlebihan bila Jerman Barat disebut sebagai pionir kebangkitan sepak bola Eropa.
Sementara itu, Brasil sendiri gagal menjaga kehormatan dan reputasi mereka setelah menyerah 0-1 kepada Polandia pada perebutan juara ketiga.
World Cup 1978: Kontroversi yang Menenteramkan
UNTUK pertama kalinya, setelah 16 tahun, Piala Dunia 1978 kembali digelar di Amerika Selatan, tepatnya di Argentina. Mengingat situasi politik Argentina saat itu, keputusan FIFA bukannya tak mengundang kontroversi dan ancaman boikot.
Ketika FIFA memutuskan menggelar Piala Dunia 1978 di Argentina, situasi pemerintahan jauh dari keadaan aman dan tenteram. Penguasa militer saat itu menjalankan roda pemerintahan dengan tangan besi. Aksi protes melawan pemerintah selalu direspons dengan penangkapan, penyiksanaa, dan pertumpahan darah.
Sejumlah negara, termasuk yang lolos kualifikasi, mempertimbangkan melakukan boikot dengan tidak menghadiri perhelatan tersebut. Namun, perhelatan tetap dilaksanakan, tanpa kehadiran dua pemain penting, yaitu Johann Cruyff dan Franz Beckenbauer. Cruyyf tidak tampil setelah mengalami percobaan penculikan.
Selama perhelatan, peserta memang tak mengalami gangguan keamanan. Namun, sejumlah kalangan menilai, peraturan turnamen tidak adil karena cenderung mendukung Argentina. Belum lagi munculnya dugaan pengaturan skor.
Salah satu peraturan yang dinilai menguntungkan adalah, Argentina selalu bermain malam hari, sehingga mereka sudah lebih dulu mengetahui hasil lain di grup mereka.
Soal pengaturan skor, itu terjadi di fase grup putaran kedua. Saat itu, Argentina harus melawan Peru. Untuk menjadi juara Grup B dan melaju ke final, Argentina harus menang dengan selisih empat gol.
Secara luar biasa, Argentina menang 6-0. Komentator menyebut kemenangan itu terlalu mudah. Belakangan, sejumlah kalangan menilai, kiper Peru, Ramon Quiroga, terlibat konspirasi dengan Argentina. Kesimpulan ini berdasar kenyataan bahwa Quiroga merupakan pemain kelahiran Argentina. Namun, tuduhan ini tak pernah terbukti.
Kontroversi Argentina masih berlanjut ke babak final, di mana mereka berhasil menjadi juara setelah mengalahkan Belanda 3-1. Setelah pertandingan, Belanda menolak menghadiri konferensi pers karena menilai Argentina sengaja mengulur-ulur waktu kick-off.
Kontroversi mencapai puncaknya setelah di akhir turnamen, FIFA menganugerahkan penghargaan fair play kepada Argentina.
Terlepas dari berbagai kontroversi, Piala Dunia 1978 Argentina menularkan kegembiraan kepada rakyat yang sudah tersiksa rasa takut dalam dua tahun terakhir. Kiranya, ini menjadi sumbangan terbesar Mario Kempes dkk kepada negaranya.
Bagi sepak bola, hal itu semakin meneguhkan bahwa sepak bola bisa meretas batas-batas yang tak bisa ditembus sistem politik, ekonomi, atau sosial.
World Cup 1982: Ketika Italia Menyundul Brasil
ITALIA sempat unggul 2-0 atas Brasil dalam hal koleksi gelar Piala Dunia. Namun, Brasil mampu mengejar dan unggul 3-2. Akhirnya, baru pada Piala Dunia 1982 Spanyol, Italia mampu berdiri sejajar dengan Brasil.
Sulit diduga Italia mampu melangkah sejauh itu. Pasalnya, di putaran kedua, mereka berada satu grup dengan Argentina dan Brasil. Namun, secara meyakinkan, mereka mengalahkan kedua wakil Amerika Selatan itu dan melaju ke semifinal.
Di babak empat besar, Italia kembali menemui ujian berat, yaitu menghadapi Polandia. Beruntung mereka memiliki Paolo Rossi. Di babak semifinal, Paolo Rossi mencetak dua gol yang menentukan kemenangan Italia 2-0 atas Polandia dan mengantar Italia ke final pertama mereka setelah 12 tahun.
Di final, mereka mengandaskan Jerman Barat 3-1. hasil itu membuat Italia dan Brasil sama-sama mengantongi tiga gelar juara Piala Dunia. Bedanya, karena Brasil lebih dulu mencapai gelar ketiga, mereka berhak mendapatkan Piala Jules Rimet.
World Cup 1986: Milik Maradona
TAHUN 1986 merupakan tahun gemilang bagi persepakbolaan Meksiko, tuan rumah Piala Dunia waktu itu. Namun, bintang turnamen itu justru berasal dari Argentina, yakni sang kapten Diego Maradona. Pada tahun itu, Maradona meraih puncak kariernya di pentas internasional disertai kontroversi gol "Tangan Tuhan".
Tuan rumah Piala Dunia ke-13 sebetulnya diserahkan kepada Kolumbia. Karena masalah keuangan di negara tersebut, FIFA kemudian memindahkannya ke Meksiko. Dalam hal infrastruktur, Meksiko yang pernah menjadi tuan rumah 16 tahun sebelumnya dianggap lebih siap dibanding calon lain yakni Kanada dan Amerika Serikat. Delapan bulan sebelum penyelenggaraan PD 1986, negara di Amerika Utara itu sempat diguncang gempa bumi yang menewaskan 20.000 orang. Untunglah gempa ini tak merusak 12 stadion tempat penyelenggaraan turnamen.
Tiga negara menjalani debut mereka di putaran final, yakni Kanada, Denmark, dan Irak. Kanada dan Irak tersingkir di fase grup, demikian pula dengan kontingen Korea Selatan, yang sempat mengundang decak kagum lewat tendangan-tendangan jarak jauh para pemainnya. Denmark dengan duo pemain depan Michael Laudrup dan Preben Elkjaer-Presen membuat kejutan dengan menguasai Grup E, salah satunya dengan menekuk runner-up Jerman Barat di fase grup.
Pada turnamen kali ini, FIFA kembali memberikan peraturan baru di mana empat tim terbaik yang menduduki peringkat ketiga di masing-masing grup boleh ikut ke fase knock out bersama 12 tim yang menjadi juara dan runner-up grup. Berkat aturan ini, Belgia, Polandia, Bulgaria, dan Uruguay berhak lolos ke 16 besar. Belgia bahkan berhasil melangkah ke semifinal dengan menekuk Uni Soviet di perdelapan final dan menang adu penalti lawan Spanyol di perempat final.
Kejutan juga dibuat oleh Maroko. Mereka menjadi negara pertama dari Afrika yang berhasil lolos ke fase knock out setelah menjadi pimpinan Grup F. Di babak 16 besar, langkah mereka langsung terhenti oleh Jerman Barat. Jerman pula yang menyingkirkan tuan rumah Meksiko dalam laga alot di perempat final. Di babak ini pula, terjadi persaingan alot oleh setiap kontestan. Dari empat laga yang berlangsung, hanya partai Argentina versus Inggris yang berakhir dalam waktu 90 menit. Partai lainnya harus diakhiri dengan adu penalti.
Argentina yang hanya sekali kalah pada laga kualifikasi kemudian menaklukkan Belgia di semifinal dengan skor akhir 2-0. Kedua gol dicetak oleh Maradona dan membuat jumlah golnya di turnamen tersebut menjadi lima gol. Jumlah gol Maradona itu rupanya masih kalah dari top scorer asal Inggris, Gary Lineker. Lineker kemudian mendapat penghargaan Sepatu Emas, tetapi Maradona menjadi Pemain Terbaik berkat lima gol dan lima assist-nya dalam tujuh laga waktu itu. Salah satu gol tersebut ia buat dengan menggunakan tangan kiri ke gawang Inggris yang dijaga oleh Peter Shilton pada perempat final.
Gol pembuka Maradona di pertandingan itu kemudian dikenang sebagai "la mano de Dios" atau gol "Tangan Tuhan". Gol keduanya, tiga menit setelah gol pertama, tercipta melalui aksi solo run dari lapangan tengah, berbelok-belok mencari celah, sambil melewati lima pemain Inggris. Pada 2002, FIFA melakukan jajak pendapat dan menempatkan gol tersebut sebagai gol terbaik sepanjang abad.
Di final, Maradona tidak mencetak gol. "Albicelestes" memimpin 2-0 lebih dulu, tapi Jerman berhasil menyamakan skor. Enam menit menjelang bubar, Maradona memberikan assist cantik kepada Jorge Burruchaga dan terciptalah gol yang membawa armada Carlos Bilardo tersebut menjadi pemenang.
Maradona pun menjadi satu-satunya pemain yang begitu dominan dalam sejarah Piala Dunia.
Secara keseluruhan, tercatat 80 pemain mencetak gol di turnamen ini. Dari 132 gol, Argentina mencatat jumlah gol paling banyak yakni 15 gol, adapun Kanada menjadi satu-satunya tim yang sama sekali tak menjebol gawang lawan. Uni Soviet yang didominasi oleh pemain-pemain Dynamo Kiev mencatat skor terbesar pada penyisihan grup yakni saat mengalahkan Hungaria dengan 6-0.
Meksiko mengandalkan top scorer La Liga Spanyol, Hugo Sanchez, tapi dia justru menghabiskan banyak waktu untuk memprotes wasit dan melakukan pelanggaran yang tak perlu. Meski kalah di perempat final, "El Tri" memperlihatkan penampilan menawan dan itu merupakan penampilan terbaik mereka di Piala Dunia.
Jerman Barat, Inggris, dan Brasil masih seperti sebelumnya mengandalkan pemain-pemain bintang yang sudah menapak usia senja. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Michel Platini, dan Zico diberi kesempatan dalam laga terakhir mereka di Piala Dunia, tapi hanya Platini yang tampil cukup bagus. Rummenigge dan Zico berkutat dengan cedera lutut dan jarang bermain 90 menit penuh.
Platini dkk akhirnya bertemu Zico cs pada perempat final di Guadalajara. Platini berhasil menyamakan skor 1-1 dan pertandingan pun akhirnya harus dilanjutkan lewat adu penalti. Zico berhasil menunaikan tugas sebagai algojo, sementara Platini gagal mencetak gol dari titik putih. "Les Blues" akhirnya menang dan Platini pun bertemu Rummenigge cs di sermifinal.
Pemain termuda di turnamen ini adalah pemain tuan rumah F.J. Cruz, sedangkan pemain tertua adalah Pat Jennings, kiper Irlandia Utara. Itulah Piala Dunia terakhir bagi Jennings, tepat pada usia 41 tahun. Ia menjadi satu-satunya kiper yang pernah bermain dalam enam periode Piala Dunia.
World Cup 1990: Miskin Gol, Pesta Kartu
UNTUK kedua kalinya, Italia menjadi tuan rumah Piala Dunia pada 1990. Negeri Pizza itu menjadi negara kedua--setelah Meksiko--yang mendapat dua kali kesempatan menggelar turnamen akbar itu. Sayang, kali ini banyak catatan negatif di ajang tersebut.
Pada kesempatan pertama tahun 1934, "Gli Azzuri" sukses menjadi juara dunia di kandangnya sendiri. Setelah 56 tahun berlalu, Italia justru dilanda kecemasan ketika harus mempersiapkan diri menjadi tuan rumah pada 1990. Mereka hanya punya waktu enam tahun untuk memperbarui 12 stadion yang ditunjuk FIFA sebagai tempat pertandingan. Renovasi stadion molor, meski akhirnya selesai sebelum pembukaan turnamen di Milan.
Putaran final kali ini bisa disebut reuni negara-negara kuat di sepak bola, tapi justru paling miskin atraksi gol. Semua pemenang Piala Dunia sebelumnya tampil di sini dan untuk kedua kalinya empat mantan juara dunia melaju ke semifinal, yakni Jerman Barat, Argentina, Italia, dan Inggris. Jerman Barat waktu itu sudah lima kali mencapai final, dua di antaranya mereka akhiri dengan menjadi juara dunia. Adapun Italia sudah tiga kali menjadi kampiun dalam empat penampilan di partai final sebelumnya. Argentina dua kali juara yakni pada 1978 dan 1986, sedangkan Inggris menang di kandang pada 1966.
Brasil yang sudah tiga kali juara dunia tampil tanpa cela di fase grup. Di babak 16 besar, mereka langsung keok di tangan Argentina, juara bertahan yang hanya mencetak tiga gol dan dua kali kebobolan di penyisihan grup. "Albicelestes" akhirnya menjadi runner-up dan secara total hanya mencetak lima gol. Diego Maradona, yang menjadi bintang empat tahun sebelumnya, tak mencetak satu pun gol.
Paceklik gol juga dialami Inggris dan Belanda. Keduanya berada di Grup F bersama Irlandia Utara dan Mesir. Inggris, Irlandia Utara, dan Belanda hanya mencetak dua gol dalam tiga laga kualifikasi grup. Inggris menjadi pemimpin klasemen gara-gara kebobolan satu gol, sementara Irlandia Utara dan Belanda kemasukan dua gol.
Di fase gugur, "The Three Lions" kembali pelit membobol gawang. Mereka selalu melewati babak tambahan waktu, termasuk ketika takluk dari Jerman Barat lewat adu penalti di semifinal. Paul Gascoigne dan Gary Lineker menjadi bintang Inggris di pentas tersebut.
Italia sendiri hanya mendapat hadiah hiburan dengan menempatkan Salvatore Schillaci sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak (6 gol) dan Pemain Terbaik di turnamen tersebut. Schillaci sebetulnya merupakan pengganti Gianluca Vialli, yang lebih difavoritkan menjadi pahlawan "Gli Azzuri". Prestasi Schillaci pun langsung hilang di turnamen berikutnya.
Prestasi dadakan juga muncul dari pemain Kamerun Roger Milla dan kiper Argentina Sergio Goycoechea. Milla yang sudah berumur 38 tahun justru menjadi favorit suporter netral. Meski berstatus sebagai pemain cadangan, ia berhasil mengantar Kamerun ke babak 16 besar berkat empat golnya. Setiap kali mencetak gol, Milla merayakannya dengan tarian unik di pojok lapangan. Tarian ini kemudian menjadi populer di pelosok dunia.
Adapun Goycoechea tampil sebagai pahlawan instan karena ia baru tampil setelah kiper utama Nery Pumpido mengalami patah tulang pada fase grup lawan Uni Soviet. Berkat Goycoechea, armada Carlos Bilardo dapat bertahan dalam adu penalti lawan Yugoslavia dan Italia sehingga Argentina pun lolos ke final. Penampilan kiper 26 tahun itu setidaknya dapat menutupi kekurangan tim "Tango", yang mencatat tiga kartu merah dan 22 kartu kuning selama turnamen berlangsung.
Pemain Jerman Barat justru tidak mendapat penghargaan tingkat individu. Lothar Mathaeus memang tampil baik selama turnamen. Spielfuehrer alias kapten yang membela Inter Milan itu selalu menjelajah setiap jengkal lapangan untuk menggali kreasi serangan. Kekuatan lainnya dibentuk oleh Rudi Voeller dan Juergen Klinsmann serta bek kiri Andreas Brehme.
Penampilan mengecewakan justru datang dari favorit juara, Belanda. Marco van Basten tidak sekali pun mencetak gol, sementara Ruud Gullit masih belum on form selepas pulih dari cedera. Penampilan terbaik Belanda pada Euro 1988 akhirnya menguap setelah ditekuk Jerman. Frank Rijkaard bahkan meludahi Voeller karena merasa diperlakukan secara rasis. Keduanya menerima kartu merah.
Total ada 16 kartu merah di turnamen ini, jumlah terbanyak di antara Piala Dunia sebelumnya. Argentina bahkan harus bermain dengan sembilan pemain di partai final setelah Pedro Monzon dan Dezotti diusir wasit.
World Cup 1994: Kejayaan Sepak Bola Menyerang
EMPAT tahun sejak permainan defensif di Piala Dunia Italia 1990, Amerika Serikat mendapat kesempatan pertama menjadi tuan rumah turnamen tersebut. Muncul perasaan skeptis atas penunjukkan negara yang asing terhadap sepak bola itu.
Tidak mudah bagi AS untuk mendongkrak popularitas sepak bola di negara mereka. Nama football yang sudah sedemikian akrab di telinga penggemar sepak bola dunia bermakna lain di Negeri Paman Sam. Di sana, orang harus membiasakan menyebut sepak bola dengan istilah soccer.
Turnamen ini juga tak diikuti sejumlah negara besar sepak bola. Sebutlah Perancis, Portugal, dan Uruguay. Banyak pihak kemudian menyangka Piala Dunia 1994 di AS tidak akan menyedot banyak penonton.
Dugaan itu salah besar. AS justru menjadi salah satu penyelenggara paling sukses dalam penyelenggaraan Piala Dunia. Setiap pertandingan berlangsung, hampir 70.000 penonton memadati stadion.
FIFA juga menjadikan turnamen ini untuk mengubah format dan peraturan Piala Dunia. Otoritas sepak bola dunia itu mulai melarang kiper menangkap backpass dari kaki rekan satu timnya. Permainan pun menjadi lebih agresif dibanding empat tahun sebelumnya.
Untuk memotivasi gaya main menyerang, setiap tim yang memenangi laga diberi poin tiga. Sebelumnya, tim pemenang hanya diberi nilai dua. Produktivitas gol pun naik pesat meski tak mengurangi jumlah ganjaran kartu untuk para pemain.
Pemberian kartu pun mengalami perubahan. Untuk pertama kalinya, metode akumulasi kartu kuning selama penyisihan grup mulai diberlakukan. Setelah lolos ke fase knock out, pemain dengan tabungan kartu kuning diberi ampunan dengan cara "diputihkan" kembali. Di fase berikutnya, akumulasi kartu dihitung mulai dari nol.
Wasit yang memimpin pertandingan juga diperbolehkan memakai seragam dengan kelir selain hitam, ada yang pakai kuning, putih, atau jingga. Untuk pemain, seragam mereka pun tidak cuma bertuliskan nomor punggung, tapi juga memuat nama mereka.
Pendek kata, banyak perubahan di Piala Dunia kali ini dan hal itu menjadikan pertandingan berjalan lebih menarik. Pemain Rusia Oleg Salenko menjadi pemain pertama yang berhasil mencetak lima gol dalam satu pertandingan, yakni ketika melawan Kamerun. Dua tim tersebut akhirnya gagal melangkah ke fase gugur.
Nama Jerman Barat sebagai juara bertahan sudah melebur menjadi Jerman menyusul bersatunya dua negara sisi barat dan timur pada akhir 1990. Sayang, penampilan perdana Jerman ini berakhir antiklimaks. Bermain di partai pembukaan, pemain Jerman justru tampak lesu dan kurang gairah. Meski demikian, mereka dapat menaklukkan Bolivia berkat gol tunggal Juergen Klinsmann.
Tim bentukan pelatih Berti Vogts itu masih mengandalkan pemain veteran Rudi Voeller sebagai gelandang pembantu Klinsmann. Kapten Lothar Mathaeus berubah peran menjadi libero dan menghilangkan gol-gol kejutan seperti yang ia lakukan di Italia 1990. Meski menjadi juara grup, "Der Panzer" akhirnya keok di tangan Bulgaria di perempat final.
Runner-up 1990, Argentina, kembali tampil mengecewakan. Diego Maradona masih menjadi tumpuan dan memberikan hasil baik di dua laga awal. Namun, kasus penggunaan narkoba memaksanya pulang lebih dini. Gabriel Batistuta dkk pun kehilangan playmaker dan hanya finis di tempat ketiga Grup D, yang dikuasai oleh Nigeria. Kedua tim akhirnya kalah di babak 16 besar.
Kejutan diperlihatkan oleh Swedia. Pelatih Tommy Svensson mengandalkan Martin Dahlin, Tomas Brolin, dan Kennet Andersson untuk menunjukkan efisiensi permainan menyerang. Perjalanan mereka berakhir di tangan Brasil, musuh satu grup dan bertemu lagi di semifinal.
Bulgaria juga tampil menawan dan lolos ke semifinal usai mengalahkan Argentina dan Jerman di fase gugur. Di laga pertama, Bulgaria memang kalah 0-3 dari Nigeria. Namun, penampilan menarik dari Hristo Stoichkov membuat timnya terus merangkak naik. Pada akhir turnamen, Stoichkov mendapat Sepatu Emas sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak bersama dengan Salenko.
Langkah Bulgaria menemui buntu saat bertemu dengan Italia. Adalah Roberto Baggio, striker Italia yang mengubur impian mereka. Dua gol Baggio pada semifinal itu menambah koleksi golnya menjadi lima, yang paling banyak di antara kompatriotnya.
Baggio sebelumnya tampil gemilang di Italia 1990. Pada ajang kali ini, "Si Kucir Kuda" itu digadang-gadang bakal menjadi pemain terbaik. Apa boleh buat, kondisi fisiknya kurang fit. Namun, pelatih Arrigo Sacchi tetap menurunkannya melawan Brasil dalam final pertama yang berakhir lewat adu penalti.
Baggio akan selalu mengenang final 1994 itu sebagai kenangan paling buruk dalam kariernya. Ia gagal mengeksekusi penalti terakhir sehingga timnya kalah 2-3 setelah kedua tim bermain seri tanpa gol selama 120 menit.
Brasil menjadi tim paling solid di semua lini. Mereka hanya kebobolan tiga gol dalam tujuh laga. Gelandang mereka sangat berperan membantu pertahanan yang sudah begitu kuat. Di depan, Romario dan Bebeto bisa dilepas berduaan dan menuai hasil manis. Keduanya sama-sama berambisi mengakhiri 24 tahun paceklik juara dan berhasil mewujudkannya di Los Angeles. Romario pun diganjar anugerah Pemain Terbaik.
World Cup 1998: Kejayaan "Tim Ayam Jantan"
PERANCIS memang terkenal sebagai negara yang mampu melahirkan pemain dan tim yang terbaik. Selain itu, Perancis bisa dibilang yang membidani lahirnya Piala Dunia. Adalah Jules Rimet yang bertahun-tahun menjadi presiden FIFA merupakan orang berusaha keras untuk memperkenalkan Piala Dunia. Walau Perancis pelopor, taji "Tim Ayam Jantan" tidak cukup tajam pada kompetisi ini. Pada 1938, "Les Blues" dipercaya untuk menggelar ajang ini untuk ketiga kalinya, memiliki kesempatan emas untuk menggondol piala. Namun, Perancis gagal unjuk gigi di rumahnya karena Italia yang menjadi jawara untuk kedua kalinya setelah mengalahkan Hungaria 4-2.
Piala Dunia terus bergulir. Meski begitu, "Les Blues" belum jua menjadi jawara di ajang ini. Mereka baru menorehkan catatan yang cukup baik pada Piala Dunia 1958 di Swedia. Saat itu, mereka berhasil menjadi juara ketiga setelah mengalahkan Jerman Barat 6-3. Mereka gagal menembus final setelah diempaskan Brasil, 2-5, di babak semifinal. Pada Piala Dunia ini, mereka melahirkan dua penyerang yang sangat andal yaitu, Raymond Kopa dengan julukan "Si Perancang" dan Just Fontaine yang berjuluk "Si Eksekutor". Tiga belas gol yang dicetak Fontaine untuk satu Piala Dunia masuh merupakan rekor hingga saat ini. Selanjutnya, Perancis kembali mencatat sejarah pada Piala Dunia 1986 di Meksiko. Saat itu, mereka kembali meraih perunggu setelah mengalahkan Belgia 4-2.
Pada 1998, Perancis kembali mendapat kehormatan untuk kembali menggelar Piala Dunia ke-16. Kejuaraan kali ini bisa dikatakan Piala Dunia yang cukup ideal. FIFA membuat kebijakan dengan melakukan penambahan delapan tim dari sebelumnya hanya mengikut sertakan 24 negara. Kebijakan ini membuka peluang yang lebih besar kepada negara di benua Afrika dan Asia. Masing grup juga mencerminkan pembagian yang sangat adil. Tiap-tiap grup dihuni oleh dua tim Eropa, satu tim Amerika, dan satu dari Asia atau Afrika. Kebijakan lainnya adalah dua dari 34 tim berhak lolos secara otomatis. Perancis mendapat jatah lolos karena menjadi tuan rumah dan Brasil sebagai juara bertahan.
Menjadi tuan rumah, harapan besar pun langsung membumbung tinggi dari seluruh masyarakat Perancis agar tim nasional kesayangannya bisa menggondol Piala Dunia di rumahnya sendiri. Federasi Sepak Bola Perancis (FFF) langsung menginstruksikan pelatih Aime Jacquet untuk mempersiapkan anak asuhnya dengan sangat matang.
Perancis tergabung bersama Denmark, Afrika Selatan, dan Arab Saudi menghuni Grup C. Dengan dukungan penuh suporter fanatiknya, pasukan yang dikomandani Jacquet berhasil lolos ke babak 16 besar dengan angka sempurna. Bagaimana tidak, Zinedine Zidane dkk berhasil menghancurkan Afrika Selatan 3-0, Saudi Arabia 4-0, dan Denmark 2-1. Denmark pun mendapat jatah tiket setelah berada di peingkat kedua dengan mengumpulkan poin empat.
Brasil dan Norwegia lolos ke babak 16 besar mewakili grup A. Pada laga perdana, Brasil yang berjuluk "Tim Samba" berhasil mengandaskan Skotlandia 2-1. Brasil meraih tiga angka setelah gol bunuh diri yang dilakukan Boyd pada menit ke-73. Di laga kedua, Ronaldo dkk bangkit dengan menggilas Maroko 3-0. Namun, rekor belum pernah kalah tersebut harus dipatahkan Norwegia dengan menudukkan "Tim Samba" 2-1. Meskipun demikian, Brasil berhak lolos bersama Norwegia yang berada di peringkat kedua dengan mengumpulkan enam poin.
Grup B menjadi grup yang sangat ketat. Italia bermain imbang 2-2 melawan Chili pada laga perdana. Di stadion De Toulouse, Kamerun imbang 1-1 melawan Austria. Meskipun demikian, Italia yang menjadi juara tiga kali menujukkan superioritasnya dengan mengalahkan Kamerun 3-0 dan Austria 2-1. Chili berhasil mendapat jatah tiket lolos karena rekor tidak terkalahkan di grup ini.
Dua tim Eropa, Spanyol dan Bulgaria bernasib apes berada di Grup D. Meski menang besar 6-1 atas Bulgaria, "Tim Matador", julukan Spanyol, harus tersingkir karena dikalahkan Nigeria 2-3, dan hanya bermain imbang 0-0 melawan Paraguay. Bulgaria pun tersingkir karena mengalami dua kekalahan dan satu kali imbang. Alhasil, Nigeria dan Paraguay yang berhak menjadi wakil dari grup D.
Belanda dan Meksiko lolos mewakili Grup E dengan menyingkirkan Belgia dan Korea Selatan. "Tim Negeri Kincir Angin" lolos setelah meraih kemenangan besar 5-0 atas Korea Selatan meski pada dua laga sebelumnya Denis Bergkamp dkk hanya memperoleh dua poin saat ditahan imbang Belgia 0-0 dan Meksiko 2-2. Nasib serupa juga dialamai Meksiko. Mereka berhasil mengkandaskan Korea Selatan 3-1 setelah pada dua laga ditahan imbang Belgia dan Belanda dengan skor akhir yang sama 2-2.
Grup F diwakili Jerman dan Yugoslavia. Kedua negara sama-sama mengumpulkan poin tujuh. "Tim Panser", julukan Jerman, berhasil mengalahkan Amerika Serikat dan Iran dengan skor akhir yang sama 2-0. Jerman gagal menjaga trek kemenangan setelah ditahan imbang Yugoslavia 2-2 di Stadion Felix Bollaert. Dalam duel tersebut, Jerman harus tertinggal terlebih dahulu berkat gol yang dicetak Mijatovic pada menit ke-13 dan Stojkovic pada menit ke-54. Namun, Jerman berhasil mengejar defisit gol setelah Mihajlovic melakukan gol bunuh diri pada menit ke-73 yang kemudian disamakan Jerman melalui gol yang dicetak Bierhoff pada menit ke-80.
Rumania dan Inggris berhasil lolos setelah menyingkirkan Kolombia dan Tunisia di Grup G. Sedangkan, Argentina dan Kroasia lolos setelah menyingkirkan Jamaikan dan Jepang di Grup H.
Jawara Piala Dunia 1966, Inggris harus angkat koper terlebih dahulu setelah dikalahkan Argentina melalui drama adu penalti di putaran kedua. Partai yang digelar di Stadion Geoffroy-Guichard yang dipadati 30.000 penonton berlangsung sengit. Bahkan, dua penalti pun terjadi di babak pertama. Babak kedua yang berakhir 2-2 penuh drama. Gelandang Inggris, David Beckham, diusir wasit Kim Nielsen (Denmark) karena "menendang" Diego Simeone. Bahkan, "The Three Lions
merasa dirugikan karena Nilesen menganulir gol Sol Campbell. Dalam drama adu penalti, Hernan Crespo dan Paul Ince gagal melesakkan bola pada tendangan kedua. "Tim Tanggo", julukan Argentina, berhasil lolos keperempat final setelah Batty gagal menunaikan tugasnya di tendangan terakhir. Namun, Argentina gagal melaju ke semifinal setelah ditundukkan Belanda 2-1 di Stadion Velodrome.
Langkah Jerman melaju ke babak final harus kandas. Krosia berhasil mengahancurkan "Tim Panser" 3-0 di perempat final berkat gol yang diciptakan Jarni, Vlaovic, dan Suker.
Sementara itu, tuan rumah berhasil lolos ke perempat final dengan mengalahkan Paraguay 1-0. Laurent Blanc menjadi pahlawan "Tim Ayam Jantan" dengan mencetak gol pada menit ke-113. Selanjutnya, langkah Perancis mulus dan berhasil lolos ke semifinal setelah mengalahkan Italia dalam drama adu penalti dengan skor akhir 4-3.
Pada babak semifinal, Brasil berhadapan dengan Belanda. Kedua tim tampil dengan kekuatan penuh. Meskipun demikian, hingga turum minum skor kacamata bertahan. Pada babak kedua, kedua tim langsung saling baku serang. Brasil unggul terlebih dahulu berkat gol yang dicetak Ronaldo pada menit ke-46. Dalam waktu yang tersisa, Brasil menjaga keunggulan hingga laga nomal usai. Namun, penyerang Belanda, Patrick Kluivert menjadi pahlawan bagi timnya setelah mencetak gol pada menit ke-86. Drama adu penalti pun harus digelar setelah kedua tim masih imbang di masa perpanjangan waktu. "Tim Samba" mendapat ke final setelah Philip Cocu dan Frank de Boel gagal mengeksekusi penalti.
Pada partai seminal lainnya, dengan dukungan penuh publik, Perancis berhasil melaju ke final dengan mengalahkan Kroasia 2-1. Tuan rumah nayris gagal melaju ke final setelah penyerang Kroasia, Davor Suker, mencetak gol pada menit ke-46. Beruntung, Perancis mempunyai bek Lilian Thuram. Sepasang gol Thuram pada menit ke-47 dan 69 meng
Pada partai semifinal lainnya, Perancis dibayangi kecemasan. Pasalnya, Kroasia tampil mengejutkan meski baru pertama kali merasakan ketatnya Piala Dunia. Bagaiman tidak, tim besutan Miroslav Blazevic ini berhasil menghancurkan Jerman 3-0 pada perempat final. Meski begitu, dengan dukungan penuh suporter yang memadati Stadion de France, Perancis berusaha tampil semaksimal mungkin. Namun di awal babak kedua, kecemasan kembali timbul setelah penyerang Kroasia, Davor Suker berhasil mengoyak gawang yang dikawal Fabian Bartez pada menit ke-46. Meski dalam keadaan tertinggal, "Les Blues" tidak patah arang. Mereka berusaha mencetak gol balasan dengan cepat. Alhasil, bek Perancis, Lilian Thuram, membuat 76.000 penonton bersorak-sorai berkat golnya yang dilesakkannya semenit kemudian. Gol ini menjadi "pil perangsang" buat tim tuan rumah. Mereka tampil ngotot menerjang jantung pertahanan Kroasia. Usaha keras itu pun baru membuahkan hasil pada menit ke-69 berkat gol yang kemabali dicetak Thuram. Skor 2-1 untuk kemenangan Perancis bertahan hingga wasit Jose Garcia (Spanyol) meniup peluit panjang.
Seusai kemenangan di semifinal, pelatih Prancis Aime Jaquet mengatakan,"Tak ada yang bisa menghentikan kami sekarang!"
Ya, Jaquet benar-benar membuktikan omongannya setelah Perancis berhasil menudukkan sang juara bertahan Brasil 3-0. Pada 12 Juli, sekitar 80.000 pendukung "Tim Ayam Jantan" termasuk Presiden Prancis Jaques Chirac, menyaksikan partai final yang digelar di Stadion de France. Dukungan penuh "pemain ke-12" tersebut, Perancis bermain penuh gairah.
Sejak wasit Said Belqola (Maroko) meniup peluit Perancis langsung menggedor pertahanan Brasil dan menciptakan beberapa peluang. Meski demikian, Perancis baru berhasil unggul berkat gol yang dicetak Zidane melalui kepalanya pada menit ke-27. Gol ini membuat semangat Zidane dkk berlapis. Pada masa injury time, Zidane membuat stadion seolah runtuh oleh gemuruh penonton yang bersorak kegirangan. Pada babak kedua, Emmanuel Petit memateraikan kemenangan Perancis dengan gol yang dicetaknya pada masa injury time.
Kemenangan Perancis yang memang sempurna. Mereka untuk pertama kalinya menjadi jawara di turnamen ini. Yang paling membanggakan, Perancis menjadi negara pertama yang tak pernah sepanjang turnamen kalah sejak 1970.
World Cup 2002: Korsel Lambungkan Kehormatan Asia
PIALA Dunia 2002 untuk pertama kalinya berlangsung di Asia. Jepang dan Korea Selatan (Korsel) mendapat kehormatan menggelar pertama kalinya di Piala Dunia di milenium kedua. Selain itu, Jepang dan Korsel menjadi dua negara pertama yang menjadi tuan rumah secara bersama.
Sama halnya dengan Piala Dunia 1998, pada turnamen ini masih melibatkan 32 tim yang terbagi dalam 8 grup. Kedua negara pun sangat serius untuk menggelar Piala Dunia kali ini. Mereka rela menghabiskan dana cukup besar untuk membenahi infrastruktur kota dan membangun 20 stadion yang kebanyakan dimulai dari nol.
Sepuluh stadion yang digunakan di Korea Selatan yaitu, Daegu Blue-Arc, Seou Sang-Am, Busan Asid Main, Icheon Munchak, Suwon, Gwangju, Jeonju, Jeju, Daejon. Kemudian di Jepang: Stadion Internasional, Saitama, Shizuoka, Nagai, Miyagi, Oita, Nigata, Kashima, Kobe Wing, Sapporo Dome.
Pada turnamen ini, sungguh banyak kejutan yang terjadi. Tim besar seperti Perancis, Portugal, dan Argentina, yang selalu menjadi langganan final, harus tersingkir pada putaran pertama. Pada pertandingan pembuka, Senegal mencengangkan dunia dengan menaklukkan juara Piala Dunia 1998, Perancis. Pada 31 Mei, Bouba Diop mencetak gol pada menit ke-30 yang membuat pendukung Perancis tertunduk lemas di Stadion Soul, Korea Selatan. Tersingkirnya "Tim Ayam Jantan" tidak terlepas dari absennya Zinedine Zidane yang mengalami cedera. Tanpa sang maestro, Perancis bermain imbang dengan Uruguay 0-0 dan ditaklukkan Denmark 2-0.
Portugal yang menghuni Grup D bersama Korea Selatan, Amerika serikat, dan Polandia, gagal unjuk gigi pada Piala Dunia kali ini. Pada laga perdana, Luis Figo dkk ditekuk Amreika Serikat 2-3 di Stadion Suwon. Meskipun, mereka mampu bangkit dengan mencukur Polandia 4-0 namun pada laga pamungkas mereka harus menyerah 0-1 oleh Korea Selatan berkat gol sematawayang Park-Ji Sung pada menit ke-70.
Grup F memang menjadi grup neraka bagi Argentina. Gabriel Batistuta dkk menyerah 0-1 oleh Inggris dan gagal mengalahkan Swedia pada partai terakhir. Alhasil, Swedia dan Inggris melaju ke babak 16 besar.
Piala Dunia ke-17 ini, bisa dikatakan sebagai kebangkitan tim-tim kuda hitam. Bagaimana tidak, Turki, Senegal, Amerika Serikat, Korsel, Kosta Rika, dan Jepang, berhasil lolos ke putaran kedua. Grup G yang dianggap grup paling lemah beranggotakan Turki, Brasil, Kosta Rika, dan Cina, secara dua tim (Brasil dan Turki) mengejutkan menembus semfinal.
Korea Selatan, tim yang dipandang sebelah mata, berhasil menembus perempat final. Korea Selatan sukses mengalahkan Italia 2-1. Ahn Jung-Hwan menjadi pahlawan Korsel setelah mencetak gol di babak tambahan. Jika Ahn Jung-Hwan dielu-elukan pendukung Korsel, tidak bagi pendukung Italia. Ahn Jun-Hwan bernasib harus menerima caci-maki dari pendukung Italia. Bahkan, Ahn Jun-Hwan yang bermain di kompetisi Serie-A dipecat oleh klubnya, Perugia.
Kejutan pun tidak sampai disitu. Babak perempat final berjalan penuh kejutan. Korsel melangkah mulus. Mereka berhasil menyingkirkan Spanyol dalam drama adu penalti dengan skor akhir 5-3. Rakyat Korsel pun langsung turun ke jalan menyambut kemenangan ini. Mereka larut dalam kegembiraan sepanjang malam.
Brasil sukses menyingkirkan Inggris 2-1 pada babak perempat final. Inggris memimpin lebih dahulu berkat gol yang dicetak Michael Owen pada menit ke-23. Sayang, jelang turun minum Rivaldo berhasil membobol gawang Inggris yang dikawal David Seaman. Pada babak kedua, Seaman kembali gagal menghalau tendangan bebas Ronaldinho saat laga baru berjalan lima menit. Alhasil, pasukan besutan Sven Goran Eriksson ini harus angkat koper kembali ke Inggris.
Amerika Serikat gagal menembus final berkat gol tunggal Michael Ballack pada menit ke-39. Nasib serupa juga dialami Senegal. Ihan menjadi pahlawan Turki berkat gol yang dicetak di masa injury time.
Korea Selatan bernasib tragis pada babak semifinal. Mereka harus dieliminasi Jerman. Gol tunggal Michael Ballack membuat ribuan pendukung fanatik Korsel tertunduk lemas di Stadion Seoul. Turki pun harus bernasib naas. Mereka takluk 0-1 oleh Brasil. Ronaldo menjadi pahlawan kemenangan "Tim Samba". Alhasil, Brasil bertemu Jerman pada partai final.
Namun sebelum dunia menyaksikan partai seru antara Brasil dan Jerman, para pencinta sepak bola disuguhkan partai sengit antara Korsel versus Turki untuk memperebutkan medali perunggu. Pada partai ini, Korsel tersontak dengan gol cepat Hakan Sukur. Penyerang AC Parma ini, memecahkan rekor karena mencetak gol pada detik kesebelas. Namun, Lee Eul-Yong berhasil mencetak gol balasan pada menit ke-9. Korsel dipastikan gagal meraih perunggu setelah sepasang gol IIhan, meski Song Chong-Gug berhasil mencetak gol pada masa injury time. Sukses Korsel menembus semifinal tak terlepas dari tangan dingin Guus Hiddink. Setalag Piala Dunia ini Hiddink mendapat juluka Raja Midas. Seperti Raja Midas yang menyentuh apapun menjadi emas, Hiddink berhasil mengubah Korsel menjadi tim yang ditakuti dari Asia.
Pada partai final kali ini, dianggap final yang paling pas. Mempertemukan dua negara paling sukses di Piala Dunia. Brasil tidak mengulangi kegagalan Piala Dunia 1998. Saat itu, "Tim Samba" menyerah 0-3 oleh "Tim Ayam Jantan". Ronaldo menunjukkan tajinya sebagai pemain bintang. Ronaldo tampil impresif dengan mencetak sepasang gol, sekaligus membawa negaranya menekuk Jerman 2-0. Hasil ini membuat Brasil menjadi juara untuk kelima kalinya. Selain itu, "Tim Samba" tercatat sebagai negara yang selalu bisa bisa meraih gelar di benua mana pun Piala Dunia digelar.
World Cup 2006: Kemenangan Italia dan Tandukan Zidane
Piala Dunia 2006, menjadi kali pertama bagi Jerman bersatu sebagai tuan rumah. Jerman yang saat itu masih bernama Jerman Barat pernah menjadi tuan rumah dan sekaligus menjuarainya pada Piala Dunia 1974. Besar harapan publik, Jerman bisa mengulang sukses Piala Dunia 1974. Sayang, harapan tinggal harapan. Tim besutan Jurgen Klinsmann harus puas meraih perunggu setelah mengalahkan Portugal 3-1.
Perhelatan Piala Dunia kali ini, hanya mengalami sedikit perubahan dari Piala Dunia 2002. Juara bertahan, tidak lagi lolos secara otomatis. Selain itu, babak tambahan waktu 2x15 menit tidak menggunakan sistem golden goal.
Empat negara menjalani debut mereka di putaran final, yakini, Republik Ceko, Trinidad-Tobago, Angola, dan Togo. Sayang keempat tim tersebut tersingkir di fase grup. Begitu juga dengan Korea Selatan semifinalis Piala Dunia 2002, juga ikut tersingkir di fase grup.
Bukan sepakbola namanya jika tidak penuh kejutan. Ekuador, Swiss, Australia, dan Ghana secara mengejutkan tembus ke babak 16 besar. Sayang, langkah mereka harus terhenti sampai di situ. Ekuador harus disingkirkan Inggris. Tendangan bebas David Beckham membawa "Three Lions" ke perempat final.
Australia memiliki kesempatan emas untuk mengalahkan Italia Pasalnya, Italia bermain sepuluh orang setelah Marco Materazzi mendapat kartu merah. Namun, pada masa injury time Italia mendapat hadiah penalti setelah Fabio Grosso dijatuhkan di kotak penalti. Francesco Totti sukses mengeksekusinya.
Duel antara Swiss versus Ukraina adalah satu-satunya laga yang membutuhkan drama adu penalti. Ukraina berhasil melaju ke perempat final setelah tidak satu pun pemain Swiss yang berhasil mengeksekusi penalti.
Pertandingan antara Portugal dan Belanda menjadi duel yang paling sengit. Bagaimana tidak, wasit Valentin Ivanov mengeluarkan 16 kartu kuning dan 4 kartu merah. Maniche menjadi pahlawan Portugal berkat gol yang dicetaknya pada menit ke-23.
Brasil bertemu satu-satunya perwakilan Afrika yang bertahan, Ghana. Saat itu, Ghana tampil impresif. Meskipun demikian, Ghana harus mengakui kekuatan sang juara bertahan setelah dikalahkan 0-3.
Jerman, Italia, Portugal, dan Perancis melaju ke semifinal. Jerman berhasil mengalahkan Argentina lewat drama adu penalti. Sama halnya dengan Portugal yang menyingkirkan Inggris.
Perancis berhasil menekuk Brasil 1-0. Tentunya duel ini mengingatkan kita pada partai final Piala Dunia 1998. Saat itu, "Tim Ayam Jantan" juga sukses mengandaskan "Tim Samba" 3-0. Kemudian, Italia mampu membungkam Ukraina 3-0. Luca Toni tampil impresif dengan mencetak sepasang gol.
Untuk pertama kalinya sejak Piala Dunia 1982, babak semifinal diisi tim-tim Eropa. Pada pertandingan pertama, Jerman berhadapan dengan Italia. Dukungan penuh publik tidak membuat Jerman terhindar dari kekalahan. Italia berhasil menggusur "Tim Panser" dengan skor akhir 2-0. Kekalahan Jerman langsung disambut tangis oleh para pendukung setianya. Bahkan, Michael Ballack pun terlihat jelas menitikan air mata seusai laga. Di partai kedua, Zindine Zidane menjadi pahlawan Perancis dengan gol tunggalnya ke gawang Portugal.
Pada partai final, baik Italia maupun Perancis tampil penuh gairah. Namun, Perancis memimpin lebih dulu berkat gol Zinedine Zidane dari titik putih. Italia berhasil mencetak gol balasan pada menit ke-19. Marco Materazzi berhasil memaksimalkan umpan Andrea Pirlo. Hasil imbang ini memaksa digelar drama adu penalti. Para algojo tim Italia sukses menjalankan tugasnya. Namun, tidak untuk David Trezeguet. Peraih sepatu emas Piala Eropa 2000 ini gagal menaklukkan Gianluigi Buffon. Alhasil, Italia berhasil mengngkat trofi Piala Dunia untuk empat kalinya.
Selain kemenangan Italia yang cukp menggemparkan setelah mereka puasa selama 24 tahun lamanya, aksi Zidane juga lebih menggemparkan. Bagaimana tidak, tiba-tiba Zidane menanduk dada Materzzi hingga ia jatuh. Zidane pun langsung mendapat hukuman kartu merah. Setelah diusut aksi tandukan Zidane tersebut karena dirinya tersinggung ucapan Materazzi. Saat itu, Materazzi mengejeknya anak haram.
World Cup 2010: Spanyol Mengukir sejarah, Del Bosque Jawab Keraguan
Setelah menjuarai Piala Eropa 2008 bersama Luis Aragonez, banyak yang meragukan Spanyol bakal sukses di Piala Dunia 2010 Afrika Selatan bersama Vicente Del Bosque. Spanyol memang tak pernah betul-betul tampil impresif, kecuali dalam hal penguasaan bola.
Spanyol mengakhiri fase grup putaran final sebagai juara Grup H dengan nilai enam dari tiga pertandingan. Namun, sejumlah kalangan menilai mereka tidak meyakinkan. Setelah kalah 0-1 dari Swiss, Spanyol menang 2-0 atas Honduras dan 2-1 atas Cile.
Setelahnya, mereka menang 1-0 atas Portugal pada babak 16 besar, Spanyol, menang 1-0 atas Paraguay pada perempat final.
Kritik tak membuat Spanyol kehilangan fokus, apalagi berpikir berubah. Spanyol akhirnya mampu menjawab keraguan setelah menyingkirkan tim paling produktif di turnamen itu, Jerman, pada babak semifinal dengan skor 1-0.
Pada babak final, Spanyol bekerja keras sebelum akhirnya menang 1-0 atas Belanda, pada babak tambahan.
Dengan begitu, Spanyol menjadi tim pertama yang menjuarai Piala Dunia pertama di benua Afrika. Bagi Del Bosque, selain menegaskan dominasi Spanyol di pentas dunia, ia juga menjawab keraguan banyak orang yang menilainya tak akan mampu menyamai sukses Aragones.
Sementara Spanyol berpesta, Perancis mengalami bencana. Mereka tersingkir di fase grup sebagai juru kunci Grup A dengan nilai 1, hasil imbang 0-0 dengan Uruguay. Pada dua laga lain, mereka kalah 0-2 dari Meksiko dan 1-2 dari Afrika Selatan. Kegagalan Perancis diwarnai konflik antara pelatih Raymond Domenech dan penyerang Nicolas Anelka.
Piala Dunia 2010 juga diwarnai kontroversi. Salah satunya adalah gol Frank Lampard ke gawang Jerman yang tidak disahkan wasit Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa. Menurut Pietrafesa, bola hasil tembakan Lampard belum melewati garis gawang, tetapi tayangan ulang menunjukkan bola melewati garis gawang sebelum memantul keluar gawang.
Jerman mememangi laga itu dengan skor 4-1. Namun, sejumlah kalangan yakin, hasil pertandingan akan berbeda, seandainya gol Lampard disahkan.
Kontroversi itu berujung gagasan tentang perlunya teknologi garis gawang dalam sepak bola, yang telah disetujui FIFA dan akan diterapkan di Piala Dunia 2014 Brasil.
Kontroversi juga terjadi di luar pertandingan. Pada pekan pertama turnamen itu, pekerja stadion melakukan aksi mogok kerja karena merasa tidak digaji secara pantas.
Isu soal kesenjangan ekonomi juga muncul setelah tak banyak warga Afrika berkulit hitam datang langsung ke stadion untuk menyaksikan pertandingan karena keberatan dengan harga tiket.
Piala Dunia 2010 juga diwarnai peristiwa ditangkapnya selebriti Parish Hilton karena mengisap ganja ketika menyaksikan laga perempat final antara Brasil dan Belanda, di Nelson Mandela Bay, 2 Juli 2010.
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World Cup 1930: a dream come trueFootball continues to gain popularity in the world in the 1920s . It makes the world football authority , FIFA , began to dream of how to hold international football tournaments which have great influence .Chaired FIFA Jules Rimet , was entering soccer in the 1924 Olympics and won by Uruguay . However , its echoes still not great . In addition it appears the conflict who will organize the tournament , FIFA or the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) .International soccer competition in 1924 was actually a success . So , FIFA tried to make his own tournament in 1928 hosted by the Hungarian . However , not many takers and only four teams are performing so can be said to fail .Jules Rimet then sent the Secretary General of the French Football Federation ( FFF ) , Henri Delauney . She began designing a major tournament . And , in 1930 the dream was finally realized . The first World Cup was held in Uruguay .Why Uruguay ? The reason is , because the state football champions branch Olympics . In addition , in the year to coincide with 100 years of independence Uruguay and the country will celebrate massive .To spread them out , Uruguay serious enough preparation . They build a giant stadium in the capital Montevideo . Centenario stadium capacity was 95,000 spectators .This great work was delayed due to heavy rain . Up to 5 days before the opening on July 13, 1930 , the construction of the stadium was not completed correctly . However , the stadium was finally fixed can be used to carpet the world 's largest football .Unfortunately , many countries refused to appear in the first World Cup . The reason , they do not want to waste time on a ship to Uruguay . Understandably, when the dominant transport ships and airplanes have not been many .Strong teams such as Italy , the Netherlands , Britain , and Spain chose absent , a result , there are only four teams coming from Europe , namely France , Yugoslavia , Romania , and Belgium . In fact , the presence of Romania had to be picked up directly by King Carol in order to participate .However , strong teams of the Americas many came , such as Mexico , Argentina , USA , Chile , Bolivia , Brazil , and Paragua . Including host Uruguay , World Cup 1930 13 teams followed at all times . Party of France versus Mexico Mexico into the opening with a 4-1 French victory .As information , there is no quarter- finals in this tournament . Group winners qualify directly for the semi-finals . Even so , Argentina and Uruguay are very dominant and appear attractive . In the semi-final , Argentina beat the United States 6-1 . Uruguay won 6-1 opponent Yugoslavia .Dated July 30, 1930 became the most historic moment in football . Bring the first World Cup final host Argentina in the final . Watched by 93,000 spectators , the match was exciting and memorable .In the first half , Uruguay had superior first , but then immediately chase and Argentina winning 2-1 . It seems , Argentina will emerge as champion . However , in the second half the hosts look fierce and scored 3 goals , to win 4-2 . Uruguay finally emerged as the champion 's first World Cup .Although the 1930 World Cup was followed only 13 and do not wear team qualifying , but it became a big milestone . The beginning of the stage of world football's grand greatly affects humans .
World Cup 1934 : Vittoria Pozzo Answering " Challenge " MussoliniIn self Benito Mussolini , Italy has a leader who wants to use all means and tools to disseminate information and messages from his country . So , when FIFA stated that the 1934 World Cup held in Italy , it was seen as a means of propaganda for Il Duce and , as a consequence , Italy must win the event .Fortunately , Italy has a visionary coach within Vittoria Pozzo . Known as the first coach capable tactical stances , Il Vecchio Maestro replied " challenge " Mussolini . He brings Italian record as the first European team to win the World Cup , such as Uruguay , at home .The pride of Uruguay as the host and first World Cup can not be replaced . However , Italy is also worthy of pride in the second edition of the World Cup , given the 1934 World Cup followed more participants and held in more cities .Uruguay 1930 World Cup followed by 13 participants and all the match took place in Montevideo . The first World Cup was considered successful so that more and more countries want to appear in the 1934 World Cup in Italy . FIFA also introduced to filter qualifying 32 teams to 16 teams .Interestingly , Uruguay did not enter the list of participants for the 1934 World Cup . They refuse to follow the event as a "revenge " because Italy does not appear in the 1930 World Cup . Uruguay also made history as the only champions who did not appear to defend her title .Beginning with the 1934 World Cup preliminary round consisting of eight games . Each match was held in a different city . The city became host cities are Bologna , Turin, Florence , Genoa , Naples , Milan , Rome , and Trieste .Italy begin their journey towards the championship by beating the United States 7-1 in Rome , on May 27, 1934 . They then met Spain in the quarter-finals .Italy got rid of Spain in the quarter-final rematch with the score 1-0 , in Florence , June 1, 1934 . The rematch was held after Italy and Spain drew 1-1 until the end of extra innings , in the quarter- finals in Florence , May 31, 1934 . This is the first legislation introduced rematch .In the semifinal , Italy meets Austria . They won 1-0 thanks to goals from Enrique Guaita Austria in the 19th minute and with so grab a ticket to the final .Czech into Italian opponent in the final round . Italy lock the title after winning 2-1 through extra innings . While the goal Republic printed Antonin Puc in the 71st minute , scored Italy printed Raimundo Orsi ( 81 ) and Angelo Schiavito ( 95 ) .1934 World Cup recordGolden Shoe : Oldrich Nejedly ( Republic , 5 goals ) .Total goals created : 70 goals . Italy became the highest scoring team with 12 goals .Format : Systems rematch for the fall and the match ended in a draw total 17 matches .trivia:Luis Monti who appeared for Argentina in the 1930 World Cup to defend Italy in the 1934 World Cup .Italian player Luigi Allemandi suspended for life for accepting bribes , but the sanction was lifted so Allemandi can defend Italy in the 1934 World Cup finals .Rematch of the quarter- final between Italy and Spain held less than 24 hours setelag first game .
World Cup 1938: Indonesia Performance GearIndonesian football need not be discouraged . This country was never featured in the World Cup in 1938 in France .However , while it is still in the Indonesian Dutch colony , under the name Dutch East Indies . In qualifying, Indonesia meet Japan . However , " Sun State " resign , so that Indonesia immediately to the final round .At that time , Indonesian football is pretty good for the size of Asia . They come to rely on players like Mo France Heng , Hu Kom , Samuels , Nawir , Meng , Anwar , Hong Dijen , Soedarmadji , Sommers , Pattiwael , Taihuttu .International experience first occurred on June 5 at the Velodrome Stadium Municipal , Reims . Indonesia immediately met strong Hungarian team in the first round . Kualifas and experience made the difference . Hungarian Indonesian slaughtered 0-6 . Although only passed , but Indonesia made history , at least once in the World Cup .This World Cup is still filled with political overtones ahead of World War II . Pennguasa Germany , Adolf Hitler , had wanted his country to host . He will use this event as propaganda , Benito Mussolini rivaling that utilizes the 1934 World Cup in Italy .Argentina also volunteered as the host . However , after a long meeting , Argentina was rejected because of concerns about their preparation . After all , FIFA trauma will banyuak European teams absent as when in Uruguay .FIFA berusa avoid political territory . Finally , the French decided to host , because it is considered neutral . In addition , the French deserve respect, for services the Jules Rimet and Henri Delaunay , the French leader , who gave the World Cup .A total of 37 teams qualify , but mostly resigned . Finals were followed by 18 teams , re- use knockout as the 1934 World Cup . Italy as the defending champion , is still superior and finally back champions .
World Cup 1950: The resurrection of WarWorld War II destroyed many aspects of life , including football . Worldwide the soccer World Cup , which pioneered since 1930 was to be stopped . Last held in 1938 , after the war rages everywhere .After World War II , the FIFA World Cup to help resurrect . Original plan in Luxembourg at the FIFA Congress in July 1946 , the World Cup will be held held again in 1949 . No one dared to host , because the war had spent a lot of cost and effort .Brazil then volunteered , because his country was engaged in war . This country became the only candidate host and finally confirmed at the FIFA congress . However , time is not 1949 , but 1950.Everyone agrees the World Cup was held in Latin America , because Europe devastated by war . In addition , two previous World Cup is always held in Europe .The 1950 World Cup is very important. In addition to reviving the World Cup after the war , also introduced a new trophy , the Jules Rimet . Trophy was also to celebrate 25 years of leadership in the FIFA Jules Rimet .In addition , for the first time , the UK is known to have a good football , participated . A total of 13 teams appearing in the final round . From Europe , the team that is Switzerland, Yugoslavia , England , Spain , Sweden , and Italy . More teams from the Americas . There was no representative from Asia or Africa .World Cup qualifying begins also followed 34 teams , but eventually filtered 13 teams . In the final round , the 13 teams divided into four groups . Group winners will be featured in the final pool was made up of Uruguay , Brazil , Sweden , and Spain .In the final pool , they meet each other . The top two teams will meet in the final . Barsil Uruguay ranks first and second , so that they appear in the final . However , Uruguay eventually won 2-1 and champions for the second time .1950 World Cup is an important milestone , because after that the same mat can be held regularly in four yearly until now .
World Cup 1954 : West Germany 's RevengeSWISS was honored as the venue for the fifth World Cup , and this event is also the peak of the 50th anniversary of the FIFA headquarters are located in Zurich . The country has received assurances football tournament between nations after the congress the first world war in 1946 , and they had spent over eight years to build a new stadium as a game .Actually , small stadiums with a capacity that is small anyway . But Switzerland is able to reap substantial financial benefits , because they are good at utilizing this tournament business is certainly a very attractive audience interest throughout the football lovers all over the world . And , in Switzerland it is the first time televised games though still limited in scope .In Switzerland 's World Cup , FIFA president Rodolphe Seeldrayers back make changes to the tournament format . The man from Belgium is proposed that the 16 teams were divided into four groups performing each of which occupied two seeded teams that do not necessarily have to fight each other in the group phase . And , in this round also introduced the system of extra time if scores the game remains a draw .In this World Cup , which was held for the first time in Europe after World War II , Hungary became a new force that is taken into account . Because , the Eastern European team is playing the most aggressive and prolific scorer , which has not happened in the World Cup before the World Cup .Just look at the journey to the final round . They appeared very hostile to thrash West Germany 8-3 , 9-0 South Korea subsequently massacred . No wonder the Hungarian champion favorite . Here, too, was born a few top stars such as Puskas , Kocsis ( top scorer ) , Hidegkuti and Czibor .Other teams are also a favorite because they still are Uruguay were unbeaten during the group stage . This is the best achievement in the history of the World Cup . This South American country to qualify for the quarter- finals after beating Czechoslovakia and Scotland .In round eight, there was a new record for the World Cup when Austria against Switzerland . Because created 12 goals , where Austria became the winner with a score of 7-5 . Until now , the highest score in the knock-out phase has not been solved .Whereas in the other party , Uruguay continued his work with the UK roll 4-2 , as well as the crushing of the Hungarian Brazil 4-2 , in a duel terbrutal ever in the event 's most prestigious football . Hungary vs. Brazil bout is also called " The Battle of Berne " , because three players red card and the fight continued until the final whistle . Meanwhile , West Germany has recovered again brushed over Hungary in the first round , by beating Yugoslavia 2-0 .From these results , there was a team that qualified for the semi-finals where the two favorite teams , Uruguay and Hungary , should meet for a place in the finals . At another party , meet neighbors West Germany , Austria .Uruguay for the first time participate in the World Cup held in Europe , giving stiff resistance . And , the two teams battle continued until the extra period and the Hungarian came out as the winner with a score of 4-2 . This result also ended Uruguay undefeated record throughout the tournament .Meanwhile , West Germany continued to show increased graphics performance . In the last four they flush the Austrian goal six times , while only conceding one goal . As a result , West Germany stepped into the final with a 6-1 victory capital to create a very prestigious final .Apparently , the euphoria in the last four continued until the final . Shown with double zeal to avenge the humiliation due to his illness in the group stage , West Germany won 3-2 .But the trip " Der Panzer " for this achievement tinged dramatic match . How not , they fell behind 0-2 and the shadows of destruction begin to imagine the defeat 3-8 again .However , West Germany again showed mental champion. The team is known for the game ' late summer ' earning it the nickname " Panzer team " was able to turn things around by scoring three goals in return, while ensuring self for the first time to steal the most prestigious trophy . A sweet revenge and perfect since led to the world title . While the bronze medal at the party , Austria came out as the winner with a score of 3-1 .
World Cup 1958 : Pele yanked World1958 World Cup still going on in Europe , and Sweden had the honor to host the first time . Here also , the quadrennial tournament was covered by television and broadcast internationally .Competition format was changed again . 16 teams were divided into four groups as in 1954 , but now all the teams who are members of one group facing each other , but the team that is ranked second and third must pass through the play- offs . In the group phase there is no extension of time . The top two teams will advance to the quarterfinals , and after it was formatted using a knock-out system .This year , there was no longer featured as the system in 1954 , but each group inhabited a team from Western Europe , one from Eastern Europe , one from England and one from Latin America . With this format , the UK must accept the bitter truth as a group with Brazil , Russia and bronze medalist in 1954 , Austria .Meanwhile , Hungary has been very brittle strength following the departure of his top players like Puskas , Kacsis and Czibor , who left the country in 1956 due to the Soviet invasion of their country . No wonder the Hungarian previous World Cup is very powerful and scary , so helpless now directly eliminated in the group phase .In contrast , the Soviet Union for the first time in the World Cup , immediately spread the threat . State " Red Bear " is a favorite .In this event, it appeared a new figure named Pele , which hit the world . The Brazilian is very interesting because its actions are charming . Was absent in the first game , Pele began making surprise when bringing Brazil draw against England with a score of 0-0 . A goalless draw is the first time in the World Cup . From here , the Brazilian highly favored to win , let alone carry them to innovate with the 4-2-4 scheme .French striker Juste Fontaine also makes sensation for being the top score this World Cup after collecting 13 goals . He successfully brought " Les Bleus " easily pass through the group stage and they are the most productive team to notch 11 goals .Success was also achieved hosts , Sweden , which was accompanied Wales to pass the group stage . While England and Scotland could not continue their work , not being able to pass through the group phase .In the quarterfinals , there was no surprise . As expected , West Germany Yugoslavia rid with the score 1-0 , eliminating the host of the Soviet Union thanks to a 2-0 win , then bring the French massacred Fontaine Northern Ireland 4-0 . At another party , Pele became a hero because his first goal in Brazil 's World Cup brought " Selecao " penetrate the semis despite only a 1-0 win over Wales .Entering the later rounds , party goals happen . Imagine , from semis to finals , created 27 goals ! In the last four roll Sweden West Germany is the defending champion , by a score of 3-1 . While on the other party , Pele amaze the public via a hat-trick to stop the Fontaine et al . Brazil wins 5-2 over France . As a result , Brazil meet Sweden in the final .But before the world witnessed the exciting pertai between Brazil and Sweden , the lovers of football world first presented pertai nine goals between France and West Germany , for the bronze medal . Here Fontaine complement his achievements as top scorers ( 13 goals ) thanks to four goals that result to bring the French won 6-3 . Fontaine also made history as the top scorer in the World Cup .At the top of the party , Pele once again showed his strength as a star player . " The Black Pearl" brings Brazil became champions after bending the host 5-2 . The result leaves Brazil as the only country of the Americas that became champions in Europe and until now there has been no country that is able to match these achievements - in history , when the World Cup was held in Europe , the countries of the European continent into a champion , so conversely , when held in the American continent then country of this continent who became a champion . Except for the 2002 World Cup , where Brazil became champions for the fifth time when the World Cup held in Korea - Japan .
World Cup 1962: Brazil Preserve DegreeTHE 1956 FIFA congress in Lisbon , Portugal , three countries that officially volunteered to host the 1962 World Cup . Argentina , Chile , and West Germany , expressed their willingness to organize a soccer tournament between the countries .West Germany became the first country to " knocked out " , because almost all of the participants of the congress can not agree if the World Cup for the third time in a row held in continental Europe . Therefore , Argentina became the favorite to host , because in addition to his football culture , and has a number of large stadium , the enthusiasm of the population is also very high . They are increasingly becoming the strongest candidate when a catastrophic earthquake rocked Chile in May 1960 , reportedly killing about 5,000 people .But unexpectedly , Chile designated as the host country of the 1962 World Cup . The lobby and grounds touched from Chilean FA president , Carlos Dittborn , FIFA sympathy . " We do not have anything , so we need to host the World Cup , " the statement Dittborn , which makes FIFA sank and finally settled Chile as the host .In a period of two years after the earthquake , Chile moved quickly to build new stadiums , including the National Stadium in Santiago , which was completed in time for the tournament begins . To measure a poor country , Chile to host FIFA is not too disappointing , although the committee still had to learn more about football .Unlike the previous event - event , here for the first time there was a surprise in qualifying . Sweden is at the last World Cup runner-up , should be eliminated early because not able to get through the group stage . Meanwhile , Brazil that carries all the power when it became the 1958 champion , still seems to be a favorite . There is only one additional player , which Amarildo , who called up to replace the injured Pele in the second game .On June 2 , the worst event occurs and is the darkest day in the history of the World Cup , when Italy Chilean met in the preliminary round Group B. Witnessed by about 70,000 spectators at Santiago , a fight broke out on the gridiron that resulted in two Italian players sent off for a red card . According to the British referee , Aston , the match was not controlled because the players fighting and kicking each other , so that the polish had to intervene to defuse the situation . The duel ended with the score 2-0 to the hosts victory .After completing the preliminary round in each group , there was eight teams that qualified for the quarter- finals . In this round , Yugoslavia for the third time in a row reunited with West Germany . Having always lose in two previous meetings , this time Yugoslavia could respond by Radakovic goal three minutes before the game was over , so they escaped with a 1-0 victory .Meanwhile , Brazil continued to show consistency . " Samba Team " certainly stepped into the semi-finals after a 3-1 subdue England , with Garrincha as the star , because so inspiration .Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia also follow the lead of Brazil , after a 1-0 win over Hungary . Chile also contrived surprise , unexpected frustrate the Soviet Union with a 2-1 victory .But in the semifinals , Chile must meet with Brazil being the best performance . Predictably , Brazil irresistible and make sure to qualify for the finals after winning 4-2 . Garrincha and Vava share equally the goals his team to the goal. At another party , Yugoslavia failed to stem Czechoslovakia who managed to win 3-1 , so it will meet Brazil in the top of the party .Despite failing to finals , Chile still be entertaining the public since the bronze medal , they come out as winners after beating Yugoslavia 1-0 . These results are somewhat fantastic , because they themselves did not expect to go to the semifinals .In the final, Czechoslovakia made a surprise because the first lead . However , Brazil's Garrincha be strengthened despite a red card in the semi-finals , were able to get out of pressure .Scored three goals could reply " Samba team " to reverse the situation so as to win 3-1 , while retaining the trophy they won this time without having dipekuat the star in a previous tournament , Pele .
World Cup 1966: The End of Waiting " Three Lions "FROM USA , the World Cup was held in Europe . England who had been waiting for 16 years since participating in this tournament , had the opportunity to host . And , they are very optimistic to end the wait to embrace this most prestigious trophy after the quarter-finals in Chile 1962 .With a number of top players and was at the age of maturity , coach Alf Ramsey feels his team has the potential to get rid of any opponent . Banks , Moore , Charltons , Greaves , Hurst and Hunt , a row of names is a mainstay of " The Three Lions " .However, before the passing of this tournament , the committee was dizzy because of the trophy , named Jules Rimet is stolen , the time of the exhibition in March at Central Hall , Westminster . The situation is getting worse because the committee was not able to create a new trophy is similar to the original , which is unique and difficult to duplicate .Luckily, in the midst of the turmoil appears exciting news . Is a dog named Pickles , who solves the complicated problem , one week after the theft case . Animals which have the keenest sense of smell to sniff around the existence of the trophy shrubs in Norwood , South London . Sure enough , upon inspection it turns out the trophy wrapped in newspaper . As a result , the preparation of this tournament can take place smoothly again .England who had the support of fanatical supporters started the championship with unsatisfactory results because only a goalless draw against Uruguay . It makes them a lot of criticism . Nevertheless , Ramsey joined forces in Group A with Uruguay , France and Mexico could get out of pressure , and they eventually won the group and qualified for the quarter-finals , accompanied Uruguay .In Group B teams inhabited loud , West Germany and Argentina to be the best , after beating Spain and Switzerland . Here was born the young German star Franz Beckenbauer , who played brilliantly in the group phase . He scored two goals as Germany shave Switzerland 5-0 .Argentina reinforced top players like Rattin , Artime and Onega , following in the footsteps of West Germany for being the runner - up . This result is somewhat less satisfactory , because they will be the favorites to win the group . But when against Germany , Argentina drew 0-0 . Another surprise in this group is the exclusion of Spain , the European champions . In fact , " El Matador " came with all his strength as Gento , Suarez and Del Sol .Of Group C , the Brazilian had started the match with convincing results . Spectacular free kick Pele and Garrincha bring the " Selecao " 2-0 win over Bulgaria . But the 1958 and 1962 champion was in trouble against Hungary , because Pele could not be performed because of an injury . In contrast , two of Hungary's Florian Albert and Ferenc Bene , to steal the attention with captivating actions , which carry their country 's 3-1 win over the defending champion .In this group , which is the Portuguese debutants , become champions . Eusebio , who alongside Torres , Augusto , Simoes and Coluna , bringing the team " European Samba " is advanced to the quarter- finals . Even in the final game of the group stage , they brought down the might of Brazil by winning 3-1 , to ensure themselves to win the group . In contrast to Brazil , this defeat made them marginalized , and ended the gait of the top players like Garrincha , Bellini and Orlando .The big surprise occurred in Group D. Just like Portugal , the Soviet Union was very solid as reinforced Yashin , Shesterniev and Porkuyan , also swept three qualifying matches so that they become group winners . North Korea did not miss . Asian debutants who defeated the Soviet Union 0-3 also qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up , after a draw against Chile and conquer Italy 1-0 . This is the most astonishing surprises in World Cup history .Furthermore , North Korea is a team with the youngest material at this World Cup , was knitting a dream to enter the semifinals . Against Portugal in the quarter-finals , they had a 3-0 lead until halftime. Unfortunately, in the second half of North Korea can not defend it , when Eusebio scored four goals to complement the success of Portugal who eventually escaped with a 5-3 victory - this also still be a history in the World Cup , in which a team of three goals , but capable pursuing and winning .Other parties in the last eight , West Germany trounced Uruguay 4-0 . This striking the match with a score marked by two red cards given to players of Uruguay , so that West Germany was not too difficult to gain entry to the semifinals . The same steps dijuga Soviet Union achieved . Relying on a strong defense , the team " Red Bear " is able to maintain a 2-1 lead over Hungary for the first time and they made history to qualify for the semifinals .Meanwhile in London , fun and exciting duel going on between England vs Argentina . Play with passion because of the support of fanatical supporters , could host the Argentine goalkeeper . Geoff Hurst who was the star of this game , because it was he who scored the only goal 12 minutes remaining , to take England to the semi-finals and meet Portugal .In the last four of this , came the figure of Bobby Charlton as the game is very intriguing . It may be the best action Charlton with England , because the Manchester United star who passed through England to the final two goals , so they beat Portugal 2-1 . The only goal of Portugal produced by legendary player , Eusebio , via the penalty spot .In the other semi-final , West Germany conquered the Soviet Union 2-1 . Here Beckenbauer scored a spectacular goal , as his shot from distance was able to be driven Yashin , one of the best goalkeepers of all time . Yashin also had to double back to collect the ball from the net in the third place match , when Eusebio scored both goals Portugal to a 2-1 victory , as well as bring it into the top scorers - three more goals from Germany striker Helmut Haller .In the final, Ramsey proved that prediction correct , namely that England won the World Cup 1964. Playing at Wembley stadium which is the pride of the country, the British appear passionate .But the home crowd was stunned when Haller goalkeeper Gordon Banks in the 12th minute . Luckily, only six minutes later Hurst equalized , when he was with Bobby Moore bait perfectly convert into goals . 1-1 score lasted until the interval .In the second half , precisely 78 minutes , Martin Peters made the stadium as collapsed by the roar of the crowd cheered with joy . The England striker tore the nets Hans Tilkowski that made England a 2-1 lead and survived until the 89th minute .In the time remaining , the British public seem to have felt his team would be champion of the world and they are getting ready to hold a party . However , Wolfgang Weber ruin everything because in injury time he could equalize the score at 2-2 and force extra time .In the extra time , Hurst returned to make 96 924 spectators danced with delight as he took England ahead 3-2 , when the game entered the 101st minute . This goal is also that until now continues to be controversial , because the West German players judge the ball that bounced off the crossbar , had not crossed the goal line , the referee Gottfried Dienst though from Switzerland to authenticate it .In the opposite camp amid doubts about the goal, Hurst made his third goal of the game - the only hat-trick in the final which until now has not been equalized . At minute 120 , Hurst Moore returned to maximize feedback and ensure England won 4-2 , and make " The Three Lions " waiting for the end to snatch the title of the most prestigious in the world .
World Cup 1970: Mexico - Historic Moment Full ColorWorld Cup 1970 Mexico deserve be called as pioneer of modern football . In addition to the emergence of new records , new rules and technological innovation , this moment marks the last appearance of Pele in the World Cup .This time the World Cup was never presumed capable of success , such as the 1966 World Cup in England . Because this is the first time the World Cup was held in North America . It was also the first time a World Cup held outside South America and Europe .However , fears that never materialized . The invention of color television that preceded the 1970 World Cup in Mexico , a lot of people are looking forward to football . They want to watch , for the first time , what it was like watching the World Cup from full- color screen .Football then hijacking the advancement of this technology and take advantage of Mexico 's World Cup 1970 , to introduce new rules about the yellow cards and red cards . Fortunately , the introduction of yellow and red cards did not make so talkative player who makes their offense driven from the field .FIFA feel , the attitude of players who uphold sportsmanship deserved that award . Be , World Cup Mexico 1970 relisted history as the first event in which FIFA fairplay introduce grace , Peru achieved .Note the important moments World Cup Mexico 1970, finally had to end with a call Brazil and Pele . Brazil is successfully completing their journey in Mexico as a champion . It is a title that won Brazil the World Cup , after the World Cup in Sweden 1958 and Chile 1962 World Cup . The above achievements , the Brazilian right to keep the Jules Rimet trophy permanently . This trophy later stolen in 1983 .For Pele , the success of bringing Brazil won the World Cup in Mexico in 1970 , making him the first man to win the World Cup three times . It is also the last appearance of Pele in the World Cup , because he decided to retire from the national team of Brazil in 1971 .
World Cup 1974: Rise of Attacking FootballBRAZIL already satisfied mastered Mexico 1970 World Cup . At that time , they became champions , for the third time and therefore entitled to keep the Jules Rimet trophy permanently . Carrying Pele as the most successful man in the World Cup as Brazil drove it won three World Cups , perpetuating the dominance of " Samba Team " .No one thought , a big party in Mexico it marks the end of the Brazilian hegemony in Europe . Only four years later , precisely in the 1974 World Cup in West Germany , elegance samba style football game dilibas effective attacking and Europe , which represented the Netherlands and West Germany .Brazil is increasingly losing its effect , as his pension symbol of their beautiful football , Pele , from the national team . In the 1974 World Cup in West Germany , the name Pele sunk a number of new champions , such as Johan Cruyff , Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Muller .Cruyff and Muller competition is what makes the Netherlands and West Germany held tight until half the peak . After a struggle , West Germany managed to win this event frustrate the Netherlands 2-1. Germany also successfully won the World Cup title reconcile ambition and the European Cup , which they won in 1972 .Given the time this tournament , FIFA introduced the FIFA World Cup trophy , the Jules Rimet as a replacement , not an exaggeration to West German revival called the pioneer of European football .Meanwhile , Brazil 's own failed to maintain their honor and reputation after succumbing 0-1 to Poland in the race for third place .
World Cup 1978: Controversy is ReassuringFOR the first time , after 16 years , the 1978 World Cup held again in South America , specifically in Argentina . Given the current political situation of Argentina , FIFA 's decision is not without controversy and boycott threats .When FIFA decided to hold the 1978 World Cup in Argentina , the situation is far from the state government are safe and secure. The current military rulers run the government with an iron fist . Protests against government always responded with arrests , penyiksanaa , and bloodshed .A number of countries , including those that qualify , consider a boycott by not attending the event. However , the event still held , without the presence of two important players , namely Johann Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer . Cruyyf not appear after an attempted abduction .During the event , the participants did not experience a security breach . However , a number of the judge, the tournament rules unfair because it tends to favor Argentina . Not to mention the allegations of match-fixing .One of the rules is considered beneficial , Argentina always plays the night, so they already know the results of the other first in their group .Problem fixing , it happened in the second round of the group phase . At that time , Argentina had to fight Peru . To be the winner of Group B and advance to the finals , Argentina must win by a margin of four goals .An extraordinary , Argentina won 6-0 . Commentator victory was too easy . Later , a number of the judge, Peruvian goalkeeper , Ramon Quiroga , involved a conspiracy with Argentina . This conclusion is based on the fact that Quiroga is an Argentine -born players . However , this allegation was never proven .Controversy continues Argentina to the finals , where they managed to become champions after defeating the Netherlands 3-1 . After the match , the Netherlands refused to attend the press conference because Argentina assess intentionally delaying the kick-off .The controversy reached its peak after the end of the tournament , the FIFA fair play award confers to Argentina .Regardless of the controversy , the 1978 World Cup in Argentina transmit excitement to the people who 've tormented fear in the last two years . Presumably , this being the largest contribution to the country's Mario Kempes et al .For football , it is increasingly confirming that football could pave the boundaries impenetrable system of political , economic , or social .
World Cup 1982: When Italy headed BrazilITALY had a 2-0 lead over Brazil in the World Cup title collection . However , Brazil is able to pursue and 3-2 . Finally , new to the 1982 World Cup in Spain , Italy is able to stand in line with Brazil .Italian unpredictable able to go that far . Because , in the second round , they are a group with Argentina and Brazil . However , be assured , they beat both South American representative , and advance to the semifinals .In the last four , Italy returned to a severe test , which is facing Poland . Lucky they have a Paolo Rossi . In the semifinal , Paolo Rossi scored twice decisive 2-0 victory over Poland and Italy drove Italy to their first final after 12 years .In the finals , they frustrate West Germany 3-1 . results that make Italy and Brazil both have three World Cup titles . The difference is, since Brazil first reached the third degree , they are entitled to the Jules Rimet Cup .
World Cup 1986 : Maradona Owned1986 was a glorious year for Mexican football , the World Cup host 's time . However , the star of the tournament actually came from Argentina , the captain Diego Maradona . In that year , Maradona reach the peak of his career in the international stage with controversial goals " Hand of God " .Host the 13th World Cup actually handed over to Colombia . Due to financial problems in the country , FIFA then move it to Mexico . In terms of infrastructure , Mexico ever hosted the previous 16 years was considered better prepared than other candidates namely Canada and the United States . Eight months before the implementation of PD 1986, countries in North America it was rocked by an earthquake that killed 20,000 people . Fortunately, the earthquake did not damage the stadium where 12 of the tournament .Three countries undergo their debut at the finals , namely Canada , Denmark , and Iraq . Canada and Iraq were eliminated in the group phase , as well as the South Korean contingent , which was awe-inspiring kick - kicking distance of the players . Denmark with forward duo Michael Laudrup and Preben Elkjaer - presen made a surprise control of Group E , one of them by bending the runner - ups West Germany in the group phase .At the tournament , the FIFA again giving new regulations where the four best teams are ranked third in each group should come to the knockout phase with 12 teams become champions and runners - up group . Thanks to this rule , Belgium , Poland , Bulgaria , and Uruguay qualify for the last 16 . Belgium even made it to the semifinals by beating the Soviet Union in the final round and won on penalties against Spain in the quarter- finals .Surprise was also made by Morocco . They became the first country in Africa that made it through to the knockout phase after becoming head of Group F. In the last 16 , they move immediately stopped by West Germany . Germany is also the host of Mexico to get rid of the tough match in the quarterfinals . In this round anyway , there is competition tough by each contestant . Of the four games that took place , Argentina versus England only party that ended within 90 minutes . Other parties must end with penalties.Argentina is just one defeat in qualifiers then conquered Belgium in the semifinals with a 2-0 final score . Both goals scored by Maradona and his goal to make the amount in the tournament to five goals . The number of goals Maradona was apparently still less than the top scorer from England , Gary Lineker . Lineker later awarded the Golden Boot , but Maradona Player of the thanks to five goals and five assists in seven games its that time . One of the goals he created using his left hand to the England goalkeeper Peter Shilton guarded by the quarter-finals .Maradona 's opening goal in the match was later remembered as " la mano de Dios " or goal " Hand of God " . His second goal , three minutes after the first goal , created through the action of a solo run from midfield , squiggly looking for loopholes , while passing five English players . In 2002 , FIFA conducted a poll and put the goal as the best goal throughout the centuries .In the final , Maradona did not score . " Albicelestes " first 2-0 lead , but the German managed to equalize the score . Six minutes before the break , Maradona gave Jorge Burruchaga assists the gorgeous and creates a goal that brought the fleet Carlos Bilardo be a winner .Maradona became the only player who was so dominant in the history of the World Cup .Overall , there were 80 players scored in this tournament . Of the 132 goals , Argentina recorded the most number of goals scored 15 , while Canada became the only team that did not break through the opponent's goal . The Soviet Union dominated by Dynamo Kiev players scored the biggest in the group stage with a 6-0 defeat of Hungary .Mexico relied Spanish La Liga top scorer , Hugo Sanchez , but he spends a lot of time to protest the referee and unnecessary offense . Despite losing in the quarter- finals , " El Tri " show appearance charming and it is their best performances in the World Cup .West Germany , England , and Brazil is still like before relying on star players who already tread old age . Karl- Heinz Rummenigge , Michel Platini and Zico was given a chance in their last match in the World Cup , but only Platini look pretty good . Rummenigge and Zico struggling with a knee injury and rarely playing the full 90 minutes .Platini et al cs Zico finally met in the quarter-finals in Guadalajara . Platini managed to equalize the score at 1-1 and the game was eventually to be followed on penalties . Zico managed to fulfill the task as an executioner , while Platini failed to score from the spot . " Les Blues " finally won and Platini was met Rummenigge cs in sermifinal .The youngest player in the tournament are host players FJ Cruz, while the oldest player is Pat Jennings , Northern Ireland keeper . That's the World Cup final for Jennings , right at the age of 41 years . He became the only goalkeeper ever to play in six World Cup period .
World Cup 1990 : Poor Goal , Party CardFOR the second time Italy hosted the World Cup in 1990 . Pizza country it became the second state - after Mexico - which got twice the chance to hold the tournament . Unfortunately, this time a lot of negative records in the event .On the first occasion in 1934 , " Gli Azzurri " went on to become world champion at home alone . After 56 years passed , angst-ridden Italy when it should prepare to host in 1990 . They only had six years to renew FIFA 12 stadiums designated as a match . Stadium renovations delayed , although eventually completed before the opening of the tournament in Milan .Finals this time could be called a reunion powerful nations in football , but it is the most impoverished attraction goals . All previous World Cup winners featured here and for the second time four former world champions advance to the semifinals , which West Germany , Argentina , Italy , and England . West Germany at that time had reached the final five times , two of which they end by becoming world champion . The Italian had become champions three times in four appearances in the final earlier . The two -time champion Argentina in 1978 and 1986 , while England won at home in 1966 .Brazil's three -time world champion performed impeccably in the group phase . In the last 16 , they immediately beaten at the hands of Argentina , the defending champions scored only three goals and conceded twice in the group stage . " Albicelestes " eventually became the runner - up and in total only scored five goals . Diego Maradona , who starred four years earlier , not scoring a single goal .Goal drought was also experienced by the UK and the Netherlands . Both are in Group F along with Northern Ireland and Egypt . England , Northern Ireland , and the Netherlands only scored two goals in three group qualifiers . England became leaders because they conceded one goal , while Northern Ireland and the Netherlands conceded two goals .In the fall phase , " The Three Lions " back breaking goal stingy . They always pass additional half time , including when the defeat of West Germany on penalties in the semi-finals . Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker was the star of the British stage .Italy itself only gets a consolation prize by placing Salvatore Schillaci as the top scorer ( 6 goals ) and Player of the tournament. Schillaci is actually a replacement for Gianluca Vialli , who is favored to be a hero " Gli Azzurri " . Achievement Schillaci was immediately lost in the next tournament .Achievement impromptu also emerged from the player Roger Milla of Cameroon and Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Goycoechea . Milla 38 -year -old became the fans favorite neutral . Although status as a reserve player , he successfully led Cameroon to the last 16 thanks to four tally . Every time scoring , Milla celebrated with a unique dance in a corner . This dance became popular in parts of the world .The Goycoechea appear as an instant hero as he had appeared after the main goalkeeper Nery Pumpido suffered fractures in the group stage opponents of the Soviet Union . Thanks Goycoechea , Carlos Bilardo fleet can survive on penalties opponent Yugoslavia and Italy that Argentina had qualified for the final . Appearance goalkeeper was at least 26 years to cover the team's lack of " Tango " , which recorded three red cards and 22 yellow cards during the tournament .West German players just do not get the level of individual awards . Lothar Mathaeus did perform well during the tournament . Spielfuehrer aka Inter Milan captain defends it always explore every inch of the field to attack creations . Other forces formed by Rudi Voeller and Juergen Klinsmann and Andreas Brehme left .Disappointing performances came from championship favorite , The Netherlands . Marco van Basten scored not once , while Ruud Gullit is still not on form after recovering from injury . Best performance Netherlands at Euro 1988 Germany finally evaporated after the bend . Frank Rijkaard spat even Voeller was treated as racist . Both received a red card .In total there are 16 red cards in the tournament , the highest number in the previous World Cup . Argentina even had to play with nine players in the final after Pedro Monzon and Dezotti sent off .
World Cup 1994: The Glory of Football AttackFOUR years since defensive game in the World Cup in Italy in 1990 , the United States gets the first chance to host the tournament . Appears skepticism over the appointment of a foreign country on the football .Not easy for the U.S. to boost the popularity of football in their country . Name of football that has become familiar to football fans in the world other means Uncle Sam . There, people have to get used to the term call football soccer .The tournament is also a large number of countries do not follow football . Call France , Portugal , and Uruguay . Many people then thought that the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. is not going to suck up a lot of spectators .The allegations were wrong. The U.S. had one of the most successful organizers in the World Cup . Each game lasted , nearly 70,000 spectators packed the stadium .FIFA also made to change the format of this tournament and the World Cup regulations . The world football authorities began to prohibit the goalkeeper catching a backpass from teammate feet . The game became more aggressive than the previous four years .To motivate attacking style of play , each team was given three points to win the game . Previously , only the winning team was given a value of two . Productivity increased rapidly even though the goal was not reducing the number of reward cards for the players .Giving cards underwent a change . For the first time , a method of accumulated yellow cards during the group stage came into effect . After qualifying for the knockout phase , with the player given a yellow card savings forgiveness by way of " bleached " again . In the next phase , the accumulated card count from zero .Who led the match referee also allowed to wear uniforms with the color in addition to black , there is wear yellow , white , or orange . For the players , their uniforms were not only reads the number back , but it also contains their name .In short , a lot of changes in this World Cup and it makes the game run more interesting . Russian player Oleg Salenko became the first player to score five goals in one game , which is against Cameroon . The two teams eventually failed to move into the fall phase .Name as the defending champions West Germany have merged into Germany following the unification of the two countries east and west sides at the end of 1990. Unfortunately, the premiere of Germany 's ending anticlimactic . Playing at the opening party , the German player actually looked lethargic and lacking passion . However, they can conquer Bolivia thanks to a single goal Juergen Klinsmann .The team coach Berti Vogts formation was still relying on veteran midfielder Rudi Voeller as maid Klinsmann . Captain Lothar Mathaeus turned into a libero role and eliminate surprises goals like he did in Italy in 1990 . Although the group winners , " Der Panzer " was finally defeated at the hands of Bulgaria in the quarter- finals .Runner - up in 1990 , Argentina , again disappointing . Diego Maradona is still a pedestal and give good results in the first two games . However , cases of drug use forced him home early . Gabriel Batistuta et al also lost playmaker and only a third place finish in Group D , which is dominated by Nigeria . Both teams ended up losing in the round of 16.Shock is shown by Sweden . Coach Tommy Svensson rely Martin Dahlin , Tomas Brolin , and Kennet Andersson to show the efficiency of attacking play . Their journey ended at the hands of Brazil , the enemy of the group and met again in the semifinals .Bulgaria also appear attractive and qualified for the semifinals after defeating Argentina and Germany in the fall phase . In the first game , Bulgaria was defeated 0-3 of Nigeria . However , the appearance of Hristo Stoichkov interesting to make his team continue to climb . At the end of the tournament , Stoichkov got the Golden Boot as top scorer along with Salenko .Step Bulgaria met a dead end when meeting with Italy . Roberto Baggio is , the Italian striker who bury their dreams . Two goals in the semi-final Baggio was adding to his tally to five , the most among his compatriots .Baggio previously performed brilliantly in Italy in 1990 . In the event this time , " The pigtail horse " that is predicted to be the best player . What may make, less fit physical condition . However , coach Arrigo Sacchi remains down against Brazil in the first final ended on penalties .Baggio will always remember the 1994 finals as the worst memories of his career . He missed a penalty last so that his team lost 2-3 after both teams played scoreless for 120 minutes .Brazil became the most solid team in all lines . They only conceded three goals in seven games . Midfielder they were very instrumental in helping the defense that has been so strong . In front , Romario and Bebeto can be removed together and reap the sweet results . Both are ambitious to end a 24- year championship drought and managed to make it happen in Los Angeles . Romario was rewarded grace Player .
World Cup 1998: The Glory " Team Rooster"FRENCH is known as a country that is able to bring the best players and teams . In addition , the French could say that the birth of the World Cup . Jules Rimet was that for many years was president of FIFA is trying hard to introduce the World Cup . Although the French pioneers , spurs " Team Rooster" is not sharp enough in this competition . In 1938 , " Les Blues " is believed to hold this event for the third time , has a golden opportunity to steal the trophy . However , France failed to shine in his home because of Italy who became a champion for the second time after beating Hungary 4-2 .The World Cup continues to unfold. Even so , " Les Blues " has nevertheless become a champion in this event . They had to carve a pretty good record at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden . At that time , they managed to become the third champion after defeating West Germany 6-3 . They failed to penetrate the final after it blasted Brazil , 2-5 , in the semifinals . In this World Cup , they gave birth to two attackers are highly reliable , Raymond Kopa with the nickname " The Designer " and Just Fontaine is nicknamed " The Executor " . Thirteen goals scored in one World Cup Fontaine masuh a record until today . Furthermore , the French again made history at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico . At that time , they again won bronze after beating Belgium 4-2 .In 1998 , the French again had the honor to hold the World Cup back to the 16th . Championship this time could be said that the World Cup is ideal . FIFA make policy by adding eight teams from the previous include only 24 countries . This policy opens greater opportunities to countries in Africa and Asia . Each group also reflects a very fair division . Each group is populated by two European teams , one American team , and one from Asia or Africa . Other policies are two of 34 teams qualify automatically. France gets a small escape due to host and defending champions Brazil as .To host , great hopes were immediately soared from around the community that the French national team could steal his favorite World Cup in his own house . French Football Federation ( FFF ) coach Aime Jacquet directly instructed to prepare foster children with very mature .France joined with Denmark , South Africa , and Saudi Arabia inhabit Group C. With the full support of fanatical supporters , who commanded troops Jacquet made it through to the last 16 with a perfect figure . How not , Zinedine Zidane et al managed to destroy South Africa 3-0 , Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Denmark 2-1 . Denmark also gets a ticket after being in second peingkat by collecting four points .Brazil and Norway qualified for the last 16 represent group A. In the first game , which is nicknamed Brazilian " Samba Team " managed to frustrate Scotland 2-1 . Brazil won three points after an own goal that made Boyd on 73 minutes . In the second match , Ronaldo et al rise to grind Morocco 3-0 . However , the record has not been lost must be broken Norway with menudukkan " Samba Team " 2-1 . Even so , Brazil qualify with the Norwegian who was in second place with six points .Group B into a very tight group . Italy drew 2-2 against Chile in the first game . In the stadium De Toulouse , Cameroon draw 1-1 against Austria . Nevertheless, the Italian who won three times showed their superiority by beating Cameroon 3-0 and Austria 2-1 . Chile managed to get a ration tickets away because unbeaten record in the group .Two European teams , Spain and Bulgaria fared apes are in Group D. Despite huge 6-1 win over Bulgaria , " Team Matador " , the nickname of Spain , should be eliminated because it defeated Nigeria 2-3 , and only a 0-0 draw against Paraguay . Bulgaria was eliminated because of two defeats and one draw . As a result , Nigeria and Paraguay are entitled to be representative of the group D.Netherlands and Mexico qualify to represent Group E with getting rid Belgium and South Korea . " The team of windmill " great escape after a 5-0 victory over South Korea in the previous two games despite Denis Bergkamp et al just two points while Belgium drew 0-0 and Mexico 2-2 . A similar fate dialamai Mexico . They managed to frustrate South Korea 3-1 after two games in Belgium and the Netherlands drew with the same final score 2-2 .Group F is represented Germany and Yugoslavia . The two countries both collected seven points . " Tim Panzer " , the nickname of Germany , managed to defeat the United States and Iran with the same final score 2-0 . Germany failed to keep track of victory after a 2-2 draw with Yugoslavia at the Felix Bollaert Stadium . In the duel , Germany must first left Mijatovic thanks to goals scored in the 13th minute and Stojkovic in the 54th minute . However , the Germans managed to pursue a goal deficit after Mihajlovic an own goal in the 73rd minute which then equated German Bierhoff goals scored in the 80th minute .Romania and the UK managed to escape after getting rid of Colombia and Tunisia in Group G. Meanwhile , Argentina and Croatia qualified after getting rid Jamaikan and Japan in Group H.1966 World Cup champions , England should first lift a suitcase after being defeated Argentina by a shootout in the second round . The party was held at the Geoffroy - Guichard stadium is packed with 30,000 spectators was fierce . In fact , two penalties in the first half ensued . The second half is full of drama which ended 2-2 . England midfielder David Beckham , sent off Kim Nielsen ( Denmark ) as " kicking " Diego Simeone . In fact , " The Three Lionsfelt disadvantaged because Nilesen Sol Campbell goal disallowed . In the shootout , Hernan Crespo and Paul Ince failed to scored the ball on the second kick . " Tim Tanggo " , the nickname of Argentina , got away quarter-finals after Batty failed to fulfill their duties in the last kick . However , Argentina failed to advance to the semi-finals after the Dutch defeated 2-1 at the Velodrome stadium .Step Germany advanced to the final round have run aground . Krosia managed to destroy " Panzer Team " 3-0 in the quarter-finals thanks to goals from Jarni , Vlaovic , and Suker .Meanwhile , the host made it through to the quarter- finals by beating Paraguay 1-0 . Laurent Blanc became a hero " Team Rooster" by scoring at minute 113 . Furthermore , the French move smoothly and made it through to the semi-finals after beating Italy in a penalty shootout by a final score of 4-3 .In the semifinal , Brazil face Netherlands . Both teams at full strength . Nevertheless , until the score turum drinking glasses survive . In the second half , both teams exchanged directly attacked . Brazil went ahead thanks to goals scored by Ronaldo in the 46th minute . In the time remaining , Brazil maintain the advantage until the fight was over nomal . However , the Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert is a hero to his team after scoring a goal in the 86th minute. Shootout had to be held after both teams still draw in extra time . " Samba Team " got to the final after Philip Cocu and Frank de Boel missed a penalty .In other seminal parties , with the full support of the public , the French managed to advance to the finals by beating Croatia 2-1 . Nayris host failed to advance to the finals after the Croatian striker , Davor Suker , scored in the 46th minute . Luckily, the French defender Lilian Thuram has . Thuram pair of goals in the 47th minute and 69 clickingIn the other semi-final , France overshadowed anxiety . Because , Croatia appear surprising though for the first time felt the tightness of the World Cup . How not , Miroslav Blazevic 's team made successfully destroying Germany 3-0 in the quarter- finals . Even so , with the full support of fans who packed the Stadium de France , the French try to perform as much as possible . But at the beginning of the second half , anxiety re-emerged after the Croatian striker , Davor Suker managed to rip the goal guarded Fabian Bartez in the 46th minute . Despite the abandonment , " Les Blues " is not broke. They tried to score with a quick reply . As a result , the French defender Lilian Thuram , making 76,000 spectators cheering thanks dilesakkannya goal a minute later . This goal became " pep pill " for the home team . They appear adamant Croatia crashing heart of the defense . It was a new endeavor to fruition in the 69th minute thanks to a goal that kemabali printed Thuram . Score 2-1 to win the French last until the referee Jose Garcia ( Spain ) blew the long whistle .After victories in the semi-finals , France coach Aime Jaquet said , " Nothing can stop us now ! "Yes , Jaquet really prove what he said after the French succeeded menudukkan the defending champion Brazil 3-0 . On July 12 , about 80,000 supporters of " Team Rooster" including French President Jaques Chirac , witnessed the final which was held at the Stadium de France . Full support " the 12th player " , the French play passionately.Since the referee Said Belqola ( Morocco ) French whistle blowing directly banged Brazilian defense and create some chances . However, France has managed to excel thanks to a goal scored by Zidane head in the 27th minute . Goal is to make quilted The party spirit . In injury time , Zidane made the stadium as collapsed by the roar of the crowd cheered with joy . In the second half , Emmanuel Petit France sealing the victory with a goal he scored in injury time .French victory was perfect . They become champions for the first time in this tournament . The proudest , France became the first country to have never lost throughout the tournament since 1970 .
World Cup 2002: South Korea's Honorary Shoot for Asia2002 World Cup for the first time take place in Asia . Japan and South Korea (ROK ) had the honor of holding the first time in the World Cup in the second millennium . In addition , Japan and South Korea became the first two countries to host together .Similarly, the 1998 World Cup , the tournament involves 32 teams is still divided into 8 groups . Both countries are also very serious to hold the World Cup this time . They are willing to spend a considerable amount of money to fix the city's infrastructure and build 20 stadiums which mostly starting from scratch .Ten stadiums used in South Korea , namely , Daegu Blue - Arc , Seou Sang - Am , Busan Main ASID , Icheon Munchak , Suwon , Gwangju , Jeonju , Jeju , Daejon . Then in Japan : International Stadium , Saitama , Shizuoka , Nagai , Miyagi , Oita , Niigata , Kashima , Kobe Wing , Sapporo Dome .In this tournament , so many are the surprises that happen . Big teams like France , Portugal , and Argentina , which has always been a subscription -finals , to be eliminated in the first round . In the opening match , Senegal stunned the world by conquering the 1998 World Cup champions , France . On May 31 , Bouba Diop scored in the 30th minute that made the French supporters in the stadium buckled down Soul , South Korea . Elimination of " Team Rooster" is inseparable from the absence of the injured Zinedine Zidane . Without the maestro , France drew with Uruguay 0-0 and defeated Denmark 2-0 .Portugal who inhabit Group D along with South Korea , United States , and Poland , failed to shine at the World Cup this time . In the first game , Luis Figo et al bent Amreika United 2-3 at Suwon Stadium . Although , they are able to rise to shave Poland 4-0 in the final game but they have to give up 0-1 thanks to a goal by South Korea sematawayang Park - Ji Sung in the 70th minute .Group F Group has become hell for Argentina . Gabriel Batistuta et al give up 0-1 by England and failed to beat Sweden in the final party . As a result , Sweden and England advanced to the round of 16.17th World Cup , can be said to be a resurrection of the dark horse teams . How not , Turkey , Senegal , United States , South Korea , Costa Rica , and Japan , managed to qualify to the second round . Group G is considered the weakest group consisting of Turkey , Brazil , Costa Rica , and China , are two teams ( Brazil and Turkey ) surprisingly penetrating semfinal .South Korea , the team underestimated , managed to penetrate the quarter-finals . South Korea beat Italy 2-1 success . Ahn Jung - Hwan of South Korea became the hero after scoring in extra innings . Ahn Jung - Hwan If hailed South Korean supporters , not to support Italy . Jun- Hwan Ahn fared should receive scorn from Italian supporters . In fact , Jun- Hwan Ahn playing in Serie - A fired by his club , Perugia .Surprises did not end there . Runs the quarter finals full of surprises . South Korea stepped seamlessly . They got rid of the Spanish in the shootout by a final score of 5-3 . South Koreans took to the streets was immediately welcomed this victory . They dissolve in the fun throughout the night .Brazil successfully rid England 2-1 in the quarter-finals . English first lead thanks to goals from Michael Owen scored in the 23rd minute . Unfortunately, ahead of the break Rivaldo managed to break into the UK is escorted David Seaman . In the second half , Seaman again failed to dispel Ronaldinho free kick when the game has been running for five minutes . As a result , the troops made by Sven Goran Eriksson must lift the suitcase back to the UK .United States failed to penetrate the final thanks to a single goal Michael Ballack in the 39th minute . A similar fate also experienced by Senegal . Ihan Turkey became a hero thanks to a goal scored in injury time .South Korea in the semi-finals tragic . They must be eliminated Germany . Michael Ballack single goal to make thousands of fanatical supporters in the stadium buckled down South Korea's Seoul . Turkey must also fared ill-fated . They were defeated 0-1 by Brazil . Ronaldo became the hero of the victory " Samba Team " . As a result , Brazil met Germany in the final .But before the world witnessed the exciting party between Brazil and Germany , the parties presented football fans raged between Turkey versus South Korea for the bronze medal . At this party , the South tersontak with a quick goal Hakan Sukur . Attacker 's AC Parma , breaking the record for scoring the eleventh seconds . However , Lee Eul - Yong scored a reply in the 9th minute . South Korea won the bronze certainly fail after a pair of goals IIhan , Song Chong - Gug even managed to score a goal in injury time . South Korea did not penetrate the semi-final success in spite of the cold hands of Guus Hiddink . Setalag World Cup this Hiddink got juluka King Midas . Like King Midas whose touch anything into gold , Hiddink managed to turn the South into a team to be feared from Asia .In the final this time , considered the most fitting final . Bringing together two of the most successful countries in the World Cup . Brazil does not repeat the failure of the 1998 World Cup . At that time , " Samba Team " give up 0-3 by " Team Rooster" . Ronaldo showed his strength as a star player . Ronaldo look impressive by scoring a pair of goals , as well as bringing the country to bend Germany 2-0 . These results make Brazil become champions for the fifth time . In addition , " Samba Team " listed as a country that can always be earned on any continent 's World Cup was held .
World Cup 2006 : Italy win and Zidane header2006 World Cup , being the first time for a united Germany as host . Germany which was then still called West Germany hosted the same time and win it at the 1974 World Cup . Great public expectations , Germany could repeat the successful 1974 World Cup . Unfortunately, the hope of living expectations . Jurgen Klinsmann made by the team had to settle for bronze after beating Portugal 3-1 .World Cup event this time , only a slight change from the 2002 World Cup . Defending champion , no longer qualify automatically. In addition , round 2x15 minutes of extra time golden goal is not to use the system .Four countries undergo their debut at the finals , believe , Czech Republic , Trinidad - Tobago , Angola and Togo . Honey the fourth team eliminated in the group phase . So also with South Korea's 2002 World Cup semi-finalists , also knocked out in the group phase .Not football name if not full of surprises . Ecuador , Switzerland , Australia , and surprisingly Ghana through to the last 16 . Unfortunately, those steps must be stopped until there. Ecuador should be ruled England . David Beckham's free kick brought the " Three Lions " to the quarter-finals .Australia has a golden opportunity to beat Italian Section, Italy play ten men after Marco Materazzi received a red card . However , in injury time Italy were awarded a penalty after Fabio Grosso was brought down in the penalty box . Francesco Totti successfully execute .The duel between Switzerland versus Ukraine is the only game that requires a shootout. Ukraine made it to the quarter-finals after the Swiss none were successful penalty .The match between Portugal and the Netherlands became the most fierce duel . How not , the referee Valentin Ivanov issued 16 yellow cards and 4 red cards . Maniche be the hero of Portugal thanks to a goal he scored in the 23rd minute .Brazil met the only surviving representative of Africa , Ghana . At that time , Ghana look impressive . Even so , Ghana should recognize the strength of the defending champions after a 0-3 defeat .Germany , Italy , Portugal , and France advanced to the semifinals . Germany defeated Argentina by a shootout . Same is the case with Portugal who knocked England .France managed to bend Brazil 1-0 . Surely this duel reminiscent of the 1998 World Cup final . At that time , " Tim Rooster" also successfully frustrate " Samba Team " 3-0 . Later , Italy was able to silence Ukraine 3-0 . Luca Toni impressive show by scoring a pair of goals .For the first time since the 1982 World Cup semifinal filled with European teams . In the first match , Germany against Italy . Full support does not make the German public to avoid defeat . Italy succeeded in displacing " Tim Panzer " with the final score 2-0 . The defeat of Germany immediately greeted by the cry of loyal supporters . In fact , Michael Ballack was clearly visible Shedding tears after the game . At the second party , Zindine Zidane became the hero of France with the sole goal to goal Portugal .In the final, both Italy and France appear passionate . However , France took the lead thanks to goals from Zinedine Zidane from the spot . Italy managed to score a goal back in the 19th minute . Marco Materazzi managed to maximize bait Andrea Pirlo . The draw was held forcing a shootout . The Italian team of executioners successfully carry out their duties . However , not for David Trezeguet . European Cup golden boot winner of 2000 failed to beat Gianluigi Buffon . As a result , Italy managed mengngkat World Cup trophy for the fourth time.In addition to the Italian victory after their tumultuous cukp fasting for 24 years , Zidane also more tumultuous action . How not suddenly butting Zidane Materzzi chest until he fell . Zidane was immediately received a red card penalty . Having investigated the action header because he insulted Zidane Materazzi speech . At that time , Materazzi taunted illegitimate child .
World Cup 2010 : Spain Engraving history , Del Bosque replied DoubtAfter winning the European Cup in 2008 with Luis Aragonez , many doubt Spain would be a success in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with Vicente Del Bosque . Spain had never really look impressive , except in the case of possession.Spain ended the group phase of the finals as winners of Group H with six points from three matches . However , a number of people assessing their unconvincing . After losing 0-1 to Switzerland , Spain win over Honduras 2-0 and 2-1 over Chile .Afterwards , their 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 , Spain , 1-0 win over Paraguay in the quarter- finals .Criticism was made Spain lose focus , let alone thinking changed . Spain finally able to answer doubts after getting rid of the most prolific teams in the tournament , Germany , in the semi-finals with a score of 1-0 .In the final round , Spain to work hard before finally winning 1-0 over the Netherlands , in extra innings .Thus , Spain became the first team to win the first World Cup on the African continent . For Del Bosque , Spain in addition to assert dominance on the world stage , he also answered doubts many people who do not vote will be able to match the success Aragones .While partying Spain , France experienced a disaster . They were eliminated in the group phase as the bottom of Group A with a value of 1 , a 0-0 draw with Uruguay . In the other two games , they lost 0-2 to Mexico and 1-2 from South Africa . Failure colored conflict between France coach Raymond Domenech and striker Nicolas Anelka .2010 World Cup also saw controversy . One of them is Frank Lampard's goal against Germany is not approved referee Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa . According to Pietrafesa , Lampard has not shot the ball over the goal line , but replays showed the ball crossed the goal line before bouncing out of the goal .German mememangi the game with a score of 4-1 . However , some people believe the results of the game will be different , authenticated if Lampard's goal .The controversy led to the idea of the need for goal-line technology in football , which FIFA has been approved and will be implemented in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil .Controversy also occurred outside of the game . In the first week of the tournament , stadium workers to strike because they are not paid properly .Issues also arise about economic inequality after not many black Africans come straight to the stadium to watch the game because it objected to the ticket price .2010 World Cup also saw the arrest of celebrity events Parish Hilton for smoking marijuana while watching the quarter-final match between Brazil and the Netherlands , in Nelson Mandela Bay , July 2, 2010 .
World Cup 1934 : Vittoria Pozzo Answering " Challenge " MussoliniIn self Benito Mussolini , Italy has a leader who wants to use all means and tools to disseminate information and messages from his country . So , when FIFA stated that the 1934 World Cup held in Italy , it was seen as a means of propaganda for Il Duce and , as a consequence , Italy must win the event .Fortunately , Italy has a visionary coach within Vittoria Pozzo . Known as the first coach capable tactical stances , Il Vecchio Maestro replied " challenge " Mussolini . He brings Italian record as the first European team to win the World Cup , such as Uruguay , at home .The pride of Uruguay as the host and first World Cup can not be replaced . However , Italy is also worthy of pride in the second edition of the World Cup , given the 1934 World Cup followed more participants and held in more cities .Uruguay 1930 World Cup followed by 13 participants and all the match took place in Montevideo . The first World Cup was considered successful so that more and more countries want to appear in the 1934 World Cup in Italy . FIFA also introduced to filter qualifying 32 teams to 16 teams .Interestingly , Uruguay did not enter the list of participants for the 1934 World Cup . They refuse to follow the event as a "revenge " because Italy does not appear in the 1930 World Cup . Uruguay also made history as the only champions who did not appear to defend her title .Beginning with the 1934 World Cup preliminary round consisting of eight games . Each match was held in a different city . The city became host cities are Bologna , Turin, Florence , Genoa , Naples , Milan , Rome , and Trieste .Italy begin their journey towards the championship by beating the United States 7-1 in Rome , on May 27, 1934 . They then met Spain in the quarter-finals .Italy got rid of Spain in the quarter-final rematch with the score 1-0 , in Florence , June 1, 1934 . The rematch was held after Italy and Spain drew 1-1 until the end of extra innings , in the quarter- finals in Florence , May 31, 1934 . This is the first legislation introduced rematch .In the semifinal , Italy meets Austria . They won 1-0 thanks to goals from Enrique Guaita Austria in the 19th minute and with so grab a ticket to the final .Czech into Italian opponent in the final round . Italy lock the title after winning 2-1 through extra innings . While the goal Republic printed Antonin Puc in the 71st minute , scored Italy printed Raimundo Orsi ( 81 ) and Angelo Schiavito ( 95 ) .1934 World Cup recordGolden Shoe : Oldrich Nejedly ( Republic , 5 goals ) .Total goals created : 70 goals . Italy became the highest scoring team with 12 goals .Format : Systems rematch for the fall and the match ended in a draw total 17 matches .trivia:Luis Monti who appeared for Argentina in the 1930 World Cup to defend Italy in the 1934 World Cup .Italian player Luigi Allemandi suspended for life for accepting bribes , but the sanction was lifted so Allemandi can defend Italy in the 1934 World Cup finals .Rematch of the quarter- final between Italy and Spain held less than 24 hours setelag first game .
World Cup 1938: Indonesia Performance GearIndonesian football need not be discouraged . This country was never featured in the World Cup in 1938 in France .However , while it is still in the Indonesian Dutch colony , under the name Dutch East Indies . In qualifying, Indonesia meet Japan . However , " Sun State " resign , so that Indonesia immediately to the final round .At that time , Indonesian football is pretty good for the size of Asia . They come to rely on players like Mo France Heng , Hu Kom , Samuels , Nawir , Meng , Anwar , Hong Dijen , Soedarmadji , Sommers , Pattiwael , Taihuttu .International experience first occurred on June 5 at the Velodrome Stadium Municipal , Reims . Indonesia immediately met strong Hungarian team in the first round . Kualifas and experience made the difference . Hungarian Indonesian slaughtered 0-6 . Although only passed , but Indonesia made history , at least once in the World Cup .This World Cup is still filled with political overtones ahead of World War II . Pennguasa Germany , Adolf Hitler , had wanted his country to host . He will use this event as propaganda , Benito Mussolini rivaling that utilizes the 1934 World Cup in Italy .Argentina also volunteered as the host . However , after a long meeting , Argentina was rejected because of concerns about their preparation . After all , FIFA trauma will banyuak European teams absent as when in Uruguay .FIFA berusa avoid political territory . Finally , the French decided to host , because it is considered neutral . In addition , the French deserve respect, for services the Jules Rimet and Henri Delaunay , the French leader , who gave the World Cup .A total of 37 teams qualify , but mostly resigned . Finals were followed by 18 teams , re- use knockout as the 1934 World Cup . Italy as the defending champion , is still superior and finally back champions .
World Cup 1950: The resurrection of WarWorld War II destroyed many aspects of life , including football . Worldwide the soccer World Cup , which pioneered since 1930 was to be stopped . Last held in 1938 , after the war rages everywhere .After World War II , the FIFA World Cup to help resurrect . Original plan in Luxembourg at the FIFA Congress in July 1946 , the World Cup will be held held again in 1949 . No one dared to host , because the war had spent a lot of cost and effort .Brazil then volunteered , because his country was engaged in war . This country became the only candidate host and finally confirmed at the FIFA congress . However , time is not 1949 , but 1950.Everyone agrees the World Cup was held in Latin America , because Europe devastated by war . In addition , two previous World Cup is always held in Europe .The 1950 World Cup is very important. In addition to reviving the World Cup after the war , also introduced a new trophy , the Jules Rimet . Trophy was also to celebrate 25 years of leadership in the FIFA Jules Rimet .In addition , for the first time , the UK is known to have a good football , participated . A total of 13 teams appearing in the final round . From Europe , the team that is Switzerland, Yugoslavia , England , Spain , Sweden , and Italy . More teams from the Americas . There was no representative from Asia or Africa .World Cup qualifying begins also followed 34 teams , but eventually filtered 13 teams . In the final round , the 13 teams divided into four groups . Group winners will be featured in the final pool was made up of Uruguay , Brazil , Sweden , and Spain .In the final pool , they meet each other . The top two teams will meet in the final . Barsil Uruguay ranks first and second , so that they appear in the final . However , Uruguay eventually won 2-1 and champions for the second time .1950 World Cup is an important milestone , because after that the same mat can be held regularly in four yearly until now .
World Cup 1954 : West Germany 's RevengeSWISS was honored as the venue for the fifth World Cup , and this event is also the peak of the 50th anniversary of the FIFA headquarters are located in Zurich . The country has received assurances football tournament between nations after the congress the first world war in 1946 , and they had spent over eight years to build a new stadium as a game .Actually , small stadiums with a capacity that is small anyway . But Switzerland is able to reap substantial financial benefits , because they are good at utilizing this tournament business is certainly a very attractive audience interest throughout the football lovers all over the world . And , in Switzerland it is the first time televised games though still limited in scope .In Switzerland 's World Cup , FIFA president Rodolphe Seeldrayers back make changes to the tournament format . The man from Belgium is proposed that the 16 teams were divided into four groups performing each of which occupied two seeded teams that do not necessarily have to fight each other in the group phase . And , in this round also introduced the system of extra time if scores the game remains a draw .In this World Cup , which was held for the first time in Europe after World War II , Hungary became a new force that is taken into account . Because , the Eastern European team is playing the most aggressive and prolific scorer , which has not happened in the World Cup before the World Cup .Just look at the journey to the final round . They appeared very hostile to thrash West Germany 8-3 , 9-0 South Korea subsequently massacred . No wonder the Hungarian champion favorite . Here, too, was born a few top stars such as Puskas , Kocsis ( top scorer ) , Hidegkuti and Czibor .Other teams are also a favorite because they still are Uruguay were unbeaten during the group stage . This is the best achievement in the history of the World Cup . This South American country to qualify for the quarter- finals after beating Czechoslovakia and Scotland .In round eight, there was a new record for the World Cup when Austria against Switzerland . Because created 12 goals , where Austria became the winner with a score of 7-5 . Until now , the highest score in the knock-out phase has not been solved .Whereas in the other party , Uruguay continued his work with the UK roll 4-2 , as well as the crushing of the Hungarian Brazil 4-2 , in a duel terbrutal ever in the event 's most prestigious football . Hungary vs. Brazil bout is also called " The Battle of Berne " , because three players red card and the fight continued until the final whistle . Meanwhile , West Germany has recovered again brushed over Hungary in the first round , by beating Yugoslavia 2-0 .From these results , there was a team that qualified for the semi-finals where the two favorite teams , Uruguay and Hungary , should meet for a place in the finals . At another party , meet neighbors West Germany , Austria .Uruguay for the first time participate in the World Cup held in Europe , giving stiff resistance . And , the two teams battle continued until the extra period and the Hungarian came out as the winner with a score of 4-2 . This result also ended Uruguay undefeated record throughout the tournament .Meanwhile , West Germany continued to show increased graphics performance . In the last four they flush the Austrian goal six times , while only conceding one goal . As a result , West Germany stepped into the final with a 6-1 victory capital to create a very prestigious final .Apparently , the euphoria in the last four continued until the final . Shown with double zeal to avenge the humiliation due to his illness in the group stage , West Germany won 3-2 .But the trip " Der Panzer " for this achievement tinged dramatic match . How not , they fell behind 0-2 and the shadows of destruction begin to imagine the defeat 3-8 again .However , West Germany again showed mental champion. The team is known for the game ' late summer ' earning it the nickname " Panzer team " was able to turn things around by scoring three goals in return, while ensuring self for the first time to steal the most prestigious trophy . A sweet revenge and perfect since led to the world title . While the bronze medal at the party , Austria came out as the winner with a score of 3-1 .
World Cup 1958 : Pele yanked World1958 World Cup still going on in Europe , and Sweden had the honor to host the first time . Here also , the quadrennial tournament was covered by television and broadcast internationally .Competition format was changed again . 16 teams were divided into four groups as in 1954 , but now all the teams who are members of one group facing each other , but the team that is ranked second and third must pass through the play- offs . In the group phase there is no extension of time . The top two teams will advance to the quarterfinals , and after it was formatted using a knock-out system .This year , there was no longer featured as the system in 1954 , but each group inhabited a team from Western Europe , one from Eastern Europe , one from England and one from Latin America . With this format , the UK must accept the bitter truth as a group with Brazil , Russia and bronze medalist in 1954 , Austria .Meanwhile , Hungary has been very brittle strength following the departure of his top players like Puskas , Kacsis and Czibor , who left the country in 1956 due to the Soviet invasion of their country . No wonder the Hungarian previous World Cup is very powerful and scary , so helpless now directly eliminated in the group phase .In contrast , the Soviet Union for the first time in the World Cup , immediately spread the threat . State " Red Bear " is a favorite .In this event, it appeared a new figure named Pele , which hit the world . The Brazilian is very interesting because its actions are charming . Was absent in the first game , Pele began making surprise when bringing Brazil draw against England with a score of 0-0 . A goalless draw is the first time in the World Cup . From here , the Brazilian highly favored to win , let alone carry them to innovate with the 4-2-4 scheme .French striker Juste Fontaine also makes sensation for being the top score this World Cup after collecting 13 goals . He successfully brought " Les Bleus " easily pass through the group stage and they are the most productive team to notch 11 goals .Success was also achieved hosts , Sweden , which was accompanied Wales to pass the group stage . While England and Scotland could not continue their work , not being able to pass through the group phase .In the quarterfinals , there was no surprise . As expected , West Germany Yugoslavia rid with the score 1-0 , eliminating the host of the Soviet Union thanks to a 2-0 win , then bring the French massacred Fontaine Northern Ireland 4-0 . At another party , Pele became a hero because his first goal in Brazil 's World Cup brought " Selecao " penetrate the semis despite only a 1-0 win over Wales .Entering the later rounds , party goals happen . Imagine , from semis to finals , created 27 goals ! In the last four roll Sweden West Germany is the defending champion , by a score of 3-1 . While on the other party , Pele amaze the public via a hat-trick to stop the Fontaine et al . Brazil wins 5-2 over France . As a result , Brazil meet Sweden in the final .But before the world witnessed the exciting pertai between Brazil and Sweden , the lovers of football world first presented pertai nine goals between France and West Germany , for the bronze medal . Here Fontaine complement his achievements as top scorers ( 13 goals ) thanks to four goals that result to bring the French won 6-3 . Fontaine also made history as the top scorer in the World Cup .At the top of the party , Pele once again showed his strength as a star player . " The Black Pearl" brings Brazil became champions after bending the host 5-2 . The result leaves Brazil as the only country of the Americas that became champions in Europe and until now there has been no country that is able to match these achievements - in history , when the World Cup was held in Europe , the countries of the European continent into a champion , so conversely , when held in the American continent then country of this continent who became a champion . Except for the 2002 World Cup , where Brazil became champions for the fifth time when the World Cup held in Korea - Japan .
World Cup 1962: Brazil Preserve DegreeTHE 1956 FIFA congress in Lisbon , Portugal , three countries that officially volunteered to host the 1962 World Cup . Argentina , Chile , and West Germany , expressed their willingness to organize a soccer tournament between the countries .West Germany became the first country to " knocked out " , because almost all of the participants of the congress can not agree if the World Cup for the third time in a row held in continental Europe . Therefore , Argentina became the favorite to host , because in addition to his football culture , and has a number of large stadium , the enthusiasm of the population is also very high . They are increasingly becoming the strongest candidate when a catastrophic earthquake rocked Chile in May 1960 , reportedly killing about 5,000 people .But unexpectedly , Chile designated as the host country of the 1962 World Cup . The lobby and grounds touched from Chilean FA president , Carlos Dittborn , FIFA sympathy . " We do not have anything , so we need to host the World Cup , " the statement Dittborn , which makes FIFA sank and finally settled Chile as the host .In a period of two years after the earthquake , Chile moved quickly to build new stadiums , including the National Stadium in Santiago , which was completed in time for the tournament begins . To measure a poor country , Chile to host FIFA is not too disappointing , although the committee still had to learn more about football .Unlike the previous event - event , here for the first time there was a surprise in qualifying . Sweden is at the last World Cup runner-up , should be eliminated early because not able to get through the group stage . Meanwhile , Brazil that carries all the power when it became the 1958 champion , still seems to be a favorite . There is only one additional player , which Amarildo , who called up to replace the injured Pele in the second game .On June 2 , the worst event occurs and is the darkest day in the history of the World Cup , when Italy Chilean met in the preliminary round Group B. Witnessed by about 70,000 spectators at Santiago , a fight broke out on the gridiron that resulted in two Italian players sent off for a red card . According to the British referee , Aston , the match was not controlled because the players fighting and kicking each other , so that the polish had to intervene to defuse the situation . The duel ended with the score 2-0 to the hosts victory .After completing the preliminary round in each group , there was eight teams that qualified for the quarter- finals . In this round , Yugoslavia for the third time in a row reunited with West Germany . Having always lose in two previous meetings , this time Yugoslavia could respond by Radakovic goal three minutes before the game was over , so they escaped with a 1-0 victory .Meanwhile , Brazil continued to show consistency . " Samba Team " certainly stepped into the semi-finals after a 3-1 subdue England , with Garrincha as the star , because so inspiration .Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia also follow the lead of Brazil , after a 1-0 win over Hungary . Chile also contrived surprise , unexpected frustrate the Soviet Union with a 2-1 victory .But in the semifinals , Chile must meet with Brazil being the best performance . Predictably , Brazil irresistible and make sure to qualify for the finals after winning 4-2 . Garrincha and Vava share equally the goals his team to the goal. At another party , Yugoslavia failed to stem Czechoslovakia who managed to win 3-1 , so it will meet Brazil in the top of the party .Despite failing to finals , Chile still be entertaining the public since the bronze medal , they come out as winners after beating Yugoslavia 1-0 . These results are somewhat fantastic , because they themselves did not expect to go to the semifinals .In the final, Czechoslovakia made a surprise because the first lead . However , Brazil's Garrincha be strengthened despite a red card in the semi-finals , were able to get out of pressure .Scored three goals could reply " Samba team " to reverse the situation so as to win 3-1 , while retaining the trophy they won this time without having dipekuat the star in a previous tournament , Pele .
World Cup 1966: The End of Waiting " Three Lions "FROM USA , the World Cup was held in Europe . England who had been waiting for 16 years since participating in this tournament , had the opportunity to host . And , they are very optimistic to end the wait to embrace this most prestigious trophy after the quarter-finals in Chile 1962 .With a number of top players and was at the age of maturity , coach Alf Ramsey feels his team has the potential to get rid of any opponent . Banks , Moore , Charltons , Greaves , Hurst and Hunt , a row of names is a mainstay of " The Three Lions " .However, before the passing of this tournament , the committee was dizzy because of the trophy , named Jules Rimet is stolen , the time of the exhibition in March at Central Hall , Westminster . The situation is getting worse because the committee was not able to create a new trophy is similar to the original , which is unique and difficult to duplicate .Luckily, in the midst of the turmoil appears exciting news . Is a dog named Pickles , who solves the complicated problem , one week after the theft case . Animals which have the keenest sense of smell to sniff around the existence of the trophy shrubs in Norwood , South London . Sure enough , upon inspection it turns out the trophy wrapped in newspaper . As a result , the preparation of this tournament can take place smoothly again .England who had the support of fanatical supporters started the championship with unsatisfactory results because only a goalless draw against Uruguay . It makes them a lot of criticism . Nevertheless , Ramsey joined forces in Group A with Uruguay , France and Mexico could get out of pressure , and they eventually won the group and qualified for the quarter-finals , accompanied Uruguay .In Group B teams inhabited loud , West Germany and Argentina to be the best , after beating Spain and Switzerland . Here was born the young German star Franz Beckenbauer , who played brilliantly in the group phase . He scored two goals as Germany shave Switzerland 5-0 .Argentina reinforced top players like Rattin , Artime and Onega , following in the footsteps of West Germany for being the runner - up . This result is somewhat less satisfactory , because they will be the favorites to win the group . But when against Germany , Argentina drew 0-0 . Another surprise in this group is the exclusion of Spain , the European champions . In fact , " El Matador " came with all his strength as Gento , Suarez and Del Sol .Of Group C , the Brazilian had started the match with convincing results . Spectacular free kick Pele and Garrincha bring the " Selecao " 2-0 win over Bulgaria . But the 1958 and 1962 champion was in trouble against Hungary , because Pele could not be performed because of an injury . In contrast , two of Hungary's Florian Albert and Ferenc Bene , to steal the attention with captivating actions , which carry their country 's 3-1 win over the defending champion .In this group , which is the Portuguese debutants , become champions . Eusebio , who alongside Torres , Augusto , Simoes and Coluna , bringing the team " European Samba " is advanced to the quarter- finals . Even in the final game of the group stage , they brought down the might of Brazil by winning 3-1 , to ensure themselves to win the group . In contrast to Brazil , this defeat made them marginalized , and ended the gait of the top players like Garrincha , Bellini and Orlando .The big surprise occurred in Group D. Just like Portugal , the Soviet Union was very solid as reinforced Yashin , Shesterniev and Porkuyan , also swept three qualifying matches so that they become group winners . North Korea did not miss . Asian debutants who defeated the Soviet Union 0-3 also qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up , after a draw against Chile and conquer Italy 1-0 . This is the most astonishing surprises in World Cup history .Furthermore , North Korea is a team with the youngest material at this World Cup , was knitting a dream to enter the semifinals . Against Portugal in the quarter-finals , they had a 3-0 lead until halftime. Unfortunately, in the second half of North Korea can not defend it , when Eusebio scored four goals to complement the success of Portugal who eventually escaped with a 5-3 victory - this also still be a history in the World Cup , in which a team of three goals , but capable pursuing and winning .Other parties in the last eight , West Germany trounced Uruguay 4-0 . This striking the match with a score marked by two red cards given to players of Uruguay , so that West Germany was not too difficult to gain entry to the semifinals . The same steps dijuga Soviet Union achieved . Relying on a strong defense , the team " Red Bear " is able to maintain a 2-1 lead over Hungary for the first time and they made history to qualify for the semifinals .Meanwhile in London , fun and exciting duel going on between England vs Argentina . Play with passion because of the support of fanatical supporters , could host the Argentine goalkeeper . Geoff Hurst who was the star of this game , because it was he who scored the only goal 12 minutes remaining , to take England to the semi-finals and meet Portugal .In the last four of this , came the figure of Bobby Charlton as the game is very intriguing . It may be the best action Charlton with England , because the Manchester United star who passed through England to the final two goals , so they beat Portugal 2-1 . The only goal of Portugal produced by legendary player , Eusebio , via the penalty spot .In the other semi-final , West Germany conquered the Soviet Union 2-1 . Here Beckenbauer scored a spectacular goal , as his shot from distance was able to be driven Yashin , one of the best goalkeepers of all time . Yashin also had to double back to collect the ball from the net in the third place match , when Eusebio scored both goals Portugal to a 2-1 victory , as well as bring it into the top scorers - three more goals from Germany striker Helmut Haller .In the final, Ramsey proved that prediction correct , namely that England won the World Cup 1964. Playing at Wembley stadium which is the pride of the country, the British appear passionate .But the home crowd was stunned when Haller goalkeeper Gordon Banks in the 12th minute . Luckily, only six minutes later Hurst equalized , when he was with Bobby Moore bait perfectly convert into goals . 1-1 score lasted until the interval .In the second half , precisely 78 minutes , Martin Peters made the stadium as collapsed by the roar of the crowd cheered with joy . The England striker tore the nets Hans Tilkowski that made England a 2-1 lead and survived until the 89th minute .In the time remaining , the British public seem to have felt his team would be champion of the world and they are getting ready to hold a party . However , Wolfgang Weber ruin everything because in injury time he could equalize the score at 2-2 and force extra time .In the extra time , Hurst returned to make 96 924 spectators danced with delight as he took England ahead 3-2 , when the game entered the 101st minute . This goal is also that until now continues to be controversial , because the West German players judge the ball that bounced off the crossbar , had not crossed the goal line , the referee Gottfried Dienst though from Switzerland to authenticate it .In the opposite camp amid doubts about the goal, Hurst made his third goal of the game - the only hat-trick in the final which until now has not been equalized . At minute 120 , Hurst Moore returned to maximize feedback and ensure England won 4-2 , and make " The Three Lions " waiting for the end to snatch the title of the most prestigious in the world .
World Cup 1970: Mexico - Historic Moment Full ColorWorld Cup 1970 Mexico deserve be called as pioneer of modern football . In addition to the emergence of new records , new rules and technological innovation , this moment marks the last appearance of Pele in the World Cup .This time the World Cup was never presumed capable of success , such as the 1966 World Cup in England . Because this is the first time the World Cup was held in North America . It was also the first time a World Cup held outside South America and Europe .However , fears that never materialized . The invention of color television that preceded the 1970 World Cup in Mexico , a lot of people are looking forward to football . They want to watch , for the first time , what it was like watching the World Cup from full- color screen .Football then hijacking the advancement of this technology and take advantage of Mexico 's World Cup 1970 , to introduce new rules about the yellow cards and red cards . Fortunately , the introduction of yellow and red cards did not make so talkative player who makes their offense driven from the field .FIFA feel , the attitude of players who uphold sportsmanship deserved that award . Be , World Cup Mexico 1970 relisted history as the first event in which FIFA fairplay introduce grace , Peru achieved .Note the important moments World Cup Mexico 1970, finally had to end with a call Brazil and Pele . Brazil is successfully completing their journey in Mexico as a champion . It is a title that won Brazil the World Cup , after the World Cup in Sweden 1958 and Chile 1962 World Cup . The above achievements , the Brazilian right to keep the Jules Rimet trophy permanently . This trophy later stolen in 1983 .For Pele , the success of bringing Brazil won the World Cup in Mexico in 1970 , making him the first man to win the World Cup three times . It is also the last appearance of Pele in the World Cup , because he decided to retire from the national team of Brazil in 1971 .
World Cup 1974: Rise of Attacking FootballBRAZIL already satisfied mastered Mexico 1970 World Cup . At that time , they became champions , for the third time and therefore entitled to keep the Jules Rimet trophy permanently . Carrying Pele as the most successful man in the World Cup as Brazil drove it won three World Cups , perpetuating the dominance of " Samba Team " .No one thought , a big party in Mexico it marks the end of the Brazilian hegemony in Europe . Only four years later , precisely in the 1974 World Cup in West Germany , elegance samba style football game dilibas effective attacking and Europe , which represented the Netherlands and West Germany .Brazil is increasingly losing its effect , as his pension symbol of their beautiful football , Pele , from the national team . In the 1974 World Cup in West Germany , the name Pele sunk a number of new champions , such as Johan Cruyff , Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Muller .Cruyff and Muller competition is what makes the Netherlands and West Germany held tight until half the peak . After a struggle , West Germany managed to win this event frustrate the Netherlands 2-1. Germany also successfully won the World Cup title reconcile ambition and the European Cup , which they won in 1972 .Given the time this tournament , FIFA introduced the FIFA World Cup trophy , the Jules Rimet as a replacement , not an exaggeration to West German revival called the pioneer of European football .Meanwhile , Brazil 's own failed to maintain their honor and reputation after succumbing 0-1 to Poland in the race for third place .
World Cup 1978: Controversy is ReassuringFOR the first time , after 16 years , the 1978 World Cup held again in South America , specifically in Argentina . Given the current political situation of Argentina , FIFA 's decision is not without controversy and boycott threats .When FIFA decided to hold the 1978 World Cup in Argentina , the situation is far from the state government are safe and secure. The current military rulers run the government with an iron fist . Protests against government always responded with arrests , penyiksanaa , and bloodshed .A number of countries , including those that qualify , consider a boycott by not attending the event. However , the event still held , without the presence of two important players , namely Johann Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer . Cruyyf not appear after an attempted abduction .During the event , the participants did not experience a security breach . However , a number of the judge, the tournament rules unfair because it tends to favor Argentina . Not to mention the allegations of match-fixing .One of the rules is considered beneficial , Argentina always plays the night, so they already know the results of the other first in their group .Problem fixing , it happened in the second round of the group phase . At that time , Argentina had to fight Peru . To be the winner of Group B and advance to the finals , Argentina must win by a margin of four goals .An extraordinary , Argentina won 6-0 . Commentator victory was too easy . Later , a number of the judge, Peruvian goalkeeper , Ramon Quiroga , involved a conspiracy with Argentina . This conclusion is based on the fact that Quiroga is an Argentine -born players . However , this allegation was never proven .Controversy continues Argentina to the finals , where they managed to become champions after defeating the Netherlands 3-1 . After the match , the Netherlands refused to attend the press conference because Argentina assess intentionally delaying the kick-off .The controversy reached its peak after the end of the tournament , the FIFA fair play award confers to Argentina .Regardless of the controversy , the 1978 World Cup in Argentina transmit excitement to the people who 've tormented fear in the last two years . Presumably , this being the largest contribution to the country's Mario Kempes et al .For football , it is increasingly confirming that football could pave the boundaries impenetrable system of political , economic , or social .
World Cup 1982: When Italy headed BrazilITALY had a 2-0 lead over Brazil in the World Cup title collection . However , Brazil is able to pursue and 3-2 . Finally , new to the 1982 World Cup in Spain , Italy is able to stand in line with Brazil .Italian unpredictable able to go that far . Because , in the second round , they are a group with Argentina and Brazil . However , be assured , they beat both South American representative , and advance to the semifinals .In the last four , Italy returned to a severe test , which is facing Poland . Lucky they have a Paolo Rossi . In the semifinal , Paolo Rossi scored twice decisive 2-0 victory over Poland and Italy drove Italy to their first final after 12 years .In the finals , they frustrate West Germany 3-1 . results that make Italy and Brazil both have three World Cup titles . The difference is, since Brazil first reached the third degree , they are entitled to the Jules Rimet Cup .
World Cup 1986 : Maradona Owned1986 was a glorious year for Mexican football , the World Cup host 's time . However , the star of the tournament actually came from Argentina , the captain Diego Maradona . In that year , Maradona reach the peak of his career in the international stage with controversial goals " Hand of God " .Host the 13th World Cup actually handed over to Colombia . Due to financial problems in the country , FIFA then move it to Mexico . In terms of infrastructure , Mexico ever hosted the previous 16 years was considered better prepared than other candidates namely Canada and the United States . Eight months before the implementation of PD 1986, countries in North America it was rocked by an earthquake that killed 20,000 people . Fortunately, the earthquake did not damage the stadium where 12 of the tournament .Three countries undergo their debut at the finals , namely Canada , Denmark , and Iraq . Canada and Iraq were eliminated in the group phase , as well as the South Korean contingent , which was awe-inspiring kick - kicking distance of the players . Denmark with forward duo Michael Laudrup and Preben Elkjaer - presen made a surprise control of Group E , one of them by bending the runner - ups West Germany in the group phase .At the tournament , the FIFA again giving new regulations where the four best teams are ranked third in each group should come to the knockout phase with 12 teams become champions and runners - up group . Thanks to this rule , Belgium , Poland , Bulgaria , and Uruguay qualify for the last 16 . Belgium even made it to the semifinals by beating the Soviet Union in the final round and won on penalties against Spain in the quarter- finals .Surprise was also made by Morocco . They became the first country in Africa that made it through to the knockout phase after becoming head of Group F. In the last 16 , they move immediately stopped by West Germany . Germany is also the host of Mexico to get rid of the tough match in the quarterfinals . In this round anyway , there is competition tough by each contestant . Of the four games that took place , Argentina versus England only party that ended within 90 minutes . Other parties must end with penalties.Argentina is just one defeat in qualifiers then conquered Belgium in the semifinals with a 2-0 final score . Both goals scored by Maradona and his goal to make the amount in the tournament to five goals . The number of goals Maradona was apparently still less than the top scorer from England , Gary Lineker . Lineker later awarded the Golden Boot , but Maradona Player of the thanks to five goals and five assists in seven games its that time . One of the goals he created using his left hand to the England goalkeeper Peter Shilton guarded by the quarter-finals .Maradona 's opening goal in the match was later remembered as " la mano de Dios " or goal " Hand of God " . His second goal , three minutes after the first goal , created through the action of a solo run from midfield , squiggly looking for loopholes , while passing five English players . In 2002 , FIFA conducted a poll and put the goal as the best goal throughout the centuries .In the final , Maradona did not score . " Albicelestes " first 2-0 lead , but the German managed to equalize the score . Six minutes before the break , Maradona gave Jorge Burruchaga assists the gorgeous and creates a goal that brought the fleet Carlos Bilardo be a winner .Maradona became the only player who was so dominant in the history of the World Cup .Overall , there were 80 players scored in this tournament . Of the 132 goals , Argentina recorded the most number of goals scored 15 , while Canada became the only team that did not break through the opponent's goal . The Soviet Union dominated by Dynamo Kiev players scored the biggest in the group stage with a 6-0 defeat of Hungary .Mexico relied Spanish La Liga top scorer , Hugo Sanchez , but he spends a lot of time to protest the referee and unnecessary offense . Despite losing in the quarter- finals , " El Tri " show appearance charming and it is their best performances in the World Cup .West Germany , England , and Brazil is still like before relying on star players who already tread old age . Karl- Heinz Rummenigge , Michel Platini and Zico was given a chance in their last match in the World Cup , but only Platini look pretty good . Rummenigge and Zico struggling with a knee injury and rarely playing the full 90 minutes .Platini et al cs Zico finally met in the quarter-finals in Guadalajara . Platini managed to equalize the score at 1-1 and the game was eventually to be followed on penalties . Zico managed to fulfill the task as an executioner , while Platini failed to score from the spot . " Les Blues " finally won and Platini was met Rummenigge cs in sermifinal .The youngest player in the tournament are host players FJ Cruz, while the oldest player is Pat Jennings , Northern Ireland keeper . That's the World Cup final for Jennings , right at the age of 41 years . He became the only goalkeeper ever to play in six World Cup period .
World Cup 1990 : Poor Goal , Party CardFOR the second time Italy hosted the World Cup in 1990 . Pizza country it became the second state - after Mexico - which got twice the chance to hold the tournament . Unfortunately, this time a lot of negative records in the event .On the first occasion in 1934 , " Gli Azzurri " went on to become world champion at home alone . After 56 years passed , angst-ridden Italy when it should prepare to host in 1990 . They only had six years to renew FIFA 12 stadiums designated as a match . Stadium renovations delayed , although eventually completed before the opening of the tournament in Milan .Finals this time could be called a reunion powerful nations in football , but it is the most impoverished attraction goals . All previous World Cup winners featured here and for the second time four former world champions advance to the semifinals , which West Germany , Argentina , Italy , and England . West Germany at that time had reached the final five times , two of which they end by becoming world champion . The Italian had become champions three times in four appearances in the final earlier . The two -time champion Argentina in 1978 and 1986 , while England won at home in 1966 .Brazil's three -time world champion performed impeccably in the group phase . In the last 16 , they immediately beaten at the hands of Argentina , the defending champions scored only three goals and conceded twice in the group stage . " Albicelestes " eventually became the runner - up and in total only scored five goals . Diego Maradona , who starred four years earlier , not scoring a single goal .Goal drought was also experienced by the UK and the Netherlands . Both are in Group F along with Northern Ireland and Egypt . England , Northern Ireland , and the Netherlands only scored two goals in three group qualifiers . England became leaders because they conceded one goal , while Northern Ireland and the Netherlands conceded two goals .In the fall phase , " The Three Lions " back breaking goal stingy . They always pass additional half time , including when the defeat of West Germany on penalties in the semi-finals . Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker was the star of the British stage .Italy itself only gets a consolation prize by placing Salvatore Schillaci as the top scorer ( 6 goals ) and Player of the tournament. Schillaci is actually a replacement for Gianluca Vialli , who is favored to be a hero " Gli Azzurri " . Achievement Schillaci was immediately lost in the next tournament .Achievement impromptu also emerged from the player Roger Milla of Cameroon and Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Goycoechea . Milla 38 -year -old became the fans favorite neutral . Although status as a reserve player , he successfully led Cameroon to the last 16 thanks to four tally . Every time scoring , Milla celebrated with a unique dance in a corner . This dance became popular in parts of the world .The Goycoechea appear as an instant hero as he had appeared after the main goalkeeper Nery Pumpido suffered fractures in the group stage opponents of the Soviet Union . Thanks Goycoechea , Carlos Bilardo fleet can survive on penalties opponent Yugoslavia and Italy that Argentina had qualified for the final . Appearance goalkeeper was at least 26 years to cover the team's lack of " Tango " , which recorded three red cards and 22 yellow cards during the tournament .West German players just do not get the level of individual awards . Lothar Mathaeus did perform well during the tournament . Spielfuehrer aka Inter Milan captain defends it always explore every inch of the field to attack creations . Other forces formed by Rudi Voeller and Juergen Klinsmann and Andreas Brehme left .Disappointing performances came from championship favorite , The Netherlands . Marco van Basten scored not once , while Ruud Gullit is still not on form after recovering from injury . Best performance Netherlands at Euro 1988 Germany finally evaporated after the bend . Frank Rijkaard spat even Voeller was treated as racist . Both received a red card .In total there are 16 red cards in the tournament , the highest number in the previous World Cup . Argentina even had to play with nine players in the final after Pedro Monzon and Dezotti sent off .
World Cup 1994: The Glory of Football AttackFOUR years since defensive game in the World Cup in Italy in 1990 , the United States gets the first chance to host the tournament . Appears skepticism over the appointment of a foreign country on the football .Not easy for the U.S. to boost the popularity of football in their country . Name of football that has become familiar to football fans in the world other means Uncle Sam . There, people have to get used to the term call football soccer .The tournament is also a large number of countries do not follow football . Call France , Portugal , and Uruguay . Many people then thought that the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. is not going to suck up a lot of spectators .The allegations were wrong. The U.S. had one of the most successful organizers in the World Cup . Each game lasted , nearly 70,000 spectators packed the stadium .FIFA also made to change the format of this tournament and the World Cup regulations . The world football authorities began to prohibit the goalkeeper catching a backpass from teammate feet . The game became more aggressive than the previous four years .To motivate attacking style of play , each team was given three points to win the game . Previously , only the winning team was given a value of two . Productivity increased rapidly even though the goal was not reducing the number of reward cards for the players .Giving cards underwent a change . For the first time , a method of accumulated yellow cards during the group stage came into effect . After qualifying for the knockout phase , with the player given a yellow card savings forgiveness by way of " bleached " again . In the next phase , the accumulated card count from zero .Who led the match referee also allowed to wear uniforms with the color in addition to black , there is wear yellow , white , or orange . For the players , their uniforms were not only reads the number back , but it also contains their name .In short , a lot of changes in this World Cup and it makes the game run more interesting . Russian player Oleg Salenko became the first player to score five goals in one game , which is against Cameroon . The two teams eventually failed to move into the fall phase .Name as the defending champions West Germany have merged into Germany following the unification of the two countries east and west sides at the end of 1990. Unfortunately, the premiere of Germany 's ending anticlimactic . Playing at the opening party , the German player actually looked lethargic and lacking passion . However, they can conquer Bolivia thanks to a single goal Juergen Klinsmann .The team coach Berti Vogts formation was still relying on veteran midfielder Rudi Voeller as maid Klinsmann . Captain Lothar Mathaeus turned into a libero role and eliminate surprises goals like he did in Italy in 1990 . Although the group winners , " Der Panzer " was finally defeated at the hands of Bulgaria in the quarter- finals .Runner - up in 1990 , Argentina , again disappointing . Diego Maradona is still a pedestal and give good results in the first two games . However , cases of drug use forced him home early . Gabriel Batistuta et al also lost playmaker and only a third place finish in Group D , which is dominated by Nigeria . Both teams ended up losing in the round of 16.Shock is shown by Sweden . Coach Tommy Svensson rely Martin Dahlin , Tomas Brolin , and Kennet Andersson to show the efficiency of attacking play . Their journey ended at the hands of Brazil , the enemy of the group and met again in the semifinals .Bulgaria also appear attractive and qualified for the semifinals after defeating Argentina and Germany in the fall phase . In the first game , Bulgaria was defeated 0-3 of Nigeria . However , the appearance of Hristo Stoichkov interesting to make his team continue to climb . At the end of the tournament , Stoichkov got the Golden Boot as top scorer along with Salenko .Step Bulgaria met a dead end when meeting with Italy . Roberto Baggio is , the Italian striker who bury their dreams . Two goals in the semi-final Baggio was adding to his tally to five , the most among his compatriots .Baggio previously performed brilliantly in Italy in 1990 . In the event this time , " The pigtail horse " that is predicted to be the best player . What may make, less fit physical condition . However , coach Arrigo Sacchi remains down against Brazil in the first final ended on penalties .Baggio will always remember the 1994 finals as the worst memories of his career . He missed a penalty last so that his team lost 2-3 after both teams played scoreless for 120 minutes .Brazil became the most solid team in all lines . They only conceded three goals in seven games . Midfielder they were very instrumental in helping the defense that has been so strong . In front , Romario and Bebeto can be removed together and reap the sweet results . Both are ambitious to end a 24- year championship drought and managed to make it happen in Los Angeles . Romario was rewarded grace Player .
World Cup 1998: The Glory " Team Rooster"FRENCH is known as a country that is able to bring the best players and teams . In addition , the French could say that the birth of the World Cup . Jules Rimet was that for many years was president of FIFA is trying hard to introduce the World Cup . Although the French pioneers , spurs " Team Rooster" is not sharp enough in this competition . In 1938 , " Les Blues " is believed to hold this event for the third time , has a golden opportunity to steal the trophy . However , France failed to shine in his home because of Italy who became a champion for the second time after beating Hungary 4-2 .The World Cup continues to unfold. Even so , " Les Blues " has nevertheless become a champion in this event . They had to carve a pretty good record at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden . At that time , they managed to become the third champion after defeating West Germany 6-3 . They failed to penetrate the final after it blasted Brazil , 2-5 , in the semifinals . In this World Cup , they gave birth to two attackers are highly reliable , Raymond Kopa with the nickname " The Designer " and Just Fontaine is nicknamed " The Executor " . Thirteen goals scored in one World Cup Fontaine masuh a record until today . Furthermore , the French again made history at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico . At that time , they again won bronze after beating Belgium 4-2 .In 1998 , the French again had the honor to hold the World Cup back to the 16th . Championship this time could be said that the World Cup is ideal . FIFA make policy by adding eight teams from the previous include only 24 countries . This policy opens greater opportunities to countries in Africa and Asia . Each group also reflects a very fair division . Each group is populated by two European teams , one American team , and one from Asia or Africa . Other policies are two of 34 teams qualify automatically. France gets a small escape due to host and defending champions Brazil as .To host , great hopes were immediately soared from around the community that the French national team could steal his favorite World Cup in his own house . French Football Federation ( FFF ) coach Aime Jacquet directly instructed to prepare foster children with very mature .France joined with Denmark , South Africa , and Saudi Arabia inhabit Group C. With the full support of fanatical supporters , who commanded troops Jacquet made it through to the last 16 with a perfect figure . How not , Zinedine Zidane et al managed to destroy South Africa 3-0 , Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Denmark 2-1 . Denmark also gets a ticket after being in second peingkat by collecting four points .Brazil and Norway qualified for the last 16 represent group A. In the first game , which is nicknamed Brazilian " Samba Team " managed to frustrate Scotland 2-1 . Brazil won three points after an own goal that made Boyd on 73 minutes . In the second match , Ronaldo et al rise to grind Morocco 3-0 . However , the record has not been lost must be broken Norway with menudukkan " Samba Team " 2-1 . Even so , Brazil qualify with the Norwegian who was in second place with six points .Group B into a very tight group . Italy drew 2-2 against Chile in the first game . In the stadium De Toulouse , Cameroon draw 1-1 against Austria . Nevertheless, the Italian who won three times showed their superiority by beating Cameroon 3-0 and Austria 2-1 . Chile managed to get a ration tickets away because unbeaten record in the group .Two European teams , Spain and Bulgaria fared apes are in Group D. Despite huge 6-1 win over Bulgaria , " Team Matador " , the nickname of Spain , should be eliminated because it defeated Nigeria 2-3 , and only a 0-0 draw against Paraguay . Bulgaria was eliminated because of two defeats and one draw . As a result , Nigeria and Paraguay are entitled to be representative of the group D.Netherlands and Mexico qualify to represent Group E with getting rid Belgium and South Korea . " The team of windmill " great escape after a 5-0 victory over South Korea in the previous two games despite Denis Bergkamp et al just two points while Belgium drew 0-0 and Mexico 2-2 . A similar fate dialamai Mexico . They managed to frustrate South Korea 3-1 after two games in Belgium and the Netherlands drew with the same final score 2-2 .Group F is represented Germany and Yugoslavia . The two countries both collected seven points . " Tim Panzer " , the nickname of Germany , managed to defeat the United States and Iran with the same final score 2-0 . Germany failed to keep track of victory after a 2-2 draw with Yugoslavia at the Felix Bollaert Stadium . In the duel , Germany must first left Mijatovic thanks to goals scored in the 13th minute and Stojkovic in the 54th minute . However , the Germans managed to pursue a goal deficit after Mihajlovic an own goal in the 73rd minute which then equated German Bierhoff goals scored in the 80th minute .Romania and the UK managed to escape after getting rid of Colombia and Tunisia in Group G. Meanwhile , Argentina and Croatia qualified after getting rid Jamaikan and Japan in Group H.1966 World Cup champions , England should first lift a suitcase after being defeated Argentina by a shootout in the second round . The party was held at the Geoffroy - Guichard stadium is packed with 30,000 spectators was fierce . In fact , two penalties in the first half ensued . The second half is full of drama which ended 2-2 . England midfielder David Beckham , sent off Kim Nielsen ( Denmark ) as " kicking " Diego Simeone . In fact , " The Three Lionsfelt disadvantaged because Nilesen Sol Campbell goal disallowed . In the shootout , Hernan Crespo and Paul Ince failed to scored the ball on the second kick . " Tim Tanggo " , the nickname of Argentina , got away quarter-finals after Batty failed to fulfill their duties in the last kick . However , Argentina failed to advance to the semi-finals after the Dutch defeated 2-1 at the Velodrome stadium .Step Germany advanced to the final round have run aground . Krosia managed to destroy " Panzer Team " 3-0 in the quarter-finals thanks to goals from Jarni , Vlaovic , and Suker .Meanwhile , the host made it through to the quarter- finals by beating Paraguay 1-0 . Laurent Blanc became a hero " Team Rooster" by scoring at minute 113 . Furthermore , the French move smoothly and made it through to the semi-finals after beating Italy in a penalty shootout by a final score of 4-3 .In the semifinal , Brazil face Netherlands . Both teams at full strength . Nevertheless , until the score turum drinking glasses survive . In the second half , both teams exchanged directly attacked . Brazil went ahead thanks to goals scored by Ronaldo in the 46th minute . In the time remaining , Brazil maintain the advantage until the fight was over nomal . However , the Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert is a hero to his team after scoring a goal in the 86th minute. Shootout had to be held after both teams still draw in extra time . " Samba Team " got to the final after Philip Cocu and Frank de Boel missed a penalty .In other seminal parties , with the full support of the public , the French managed to advance to the finals by beating Croatia 2-1 . Nayris host failed to advance to the finals after the Croatian striker , Davor Suker , scored in the 46th minute . Luckily, the French defender Lilian Thuram has . Thuram pair of goals in the 47th minute and 69 clickingIn the other semi-final , France overshadowed anxiety . Because , Croatia appear surprising though for the first time felt the tightness of the World Cup . How not , Miroslav Blazevic 's team made successfully destroying Germany 3-0 in the quarter- finals . Even so , with the full support of fans who packed the Stadium de France , the French try to perform as much as possible . But at the beginning of the second half , anxiety re-emerged after the Croatian striker , Davor Suker managed to rip the goal guarded Fabian Bartez in the 46th minute . Despite the abandonment , " Les Blues " is not broke. They tried to score with a quick reply . As a result , the French defender Lilian Thuram , making 76,000 spectators cheering thanks dilesakkannya goal a minute later . This goal became " pep pill " for the home team . They appear adamant Croatia crashing heart of the defense . It was a new endeavor to fruition in the 69th minute thanks to a goal that kemabali printed Thuram . Score 2-1 to win the French last until the referee Jose Garcia ( Spain ) blew the long whistle .After victories in the semi-finals , France coach Aime Jaquet said , " Nothing can stop us now ! "Yes , Jaquet really prove what he said after the French succeeded menudukkan the defending champion Brazil 3-0 . On July 12 , about 80,000 supporters of " Team Rooster" including French President Jaques Chirac , witnessed the final which was held at the Stadium de France . Full support " the 12th player " , the French play passionately.Since the referee Said Belqola ( Morocco ) French whistle blowing directly banged Brazilian defense and create some chances . However, France has managed to excel thanks to a goal scored by Zidane head in the 27th minute . Goal is to make quilted The party spirit . In injury time , Zidane made the stadium as collapsed by the roar of the crowd cheered with joy . In the second half , Emmanuel Petit France sealing the victory with a goal he scored in injury time .French victory was perfect . They become champions for the first time in this tournament . The proudest , France became the first country to have never lost throughout the tournament since 1970 .
World Cup 2002: South Korea's Honorary Shoot for Asia2002 World Cup for the first time take place in Asia . Japan and South Korea (ROK ) had the honor of holding the first time in the World Cup in the second millennium . In addition , Japan and South Korea became the first two countries to host together .Similarly, the 1998 World Cup , the tournament involves 32 teams is still divided into 8 groups . Both countries are also very serious to hold the World Cup this time . They are willing to spend a considerable amount of money to fix the city's infrastructure and build 20 stadiums which mostly starting from scratch .Ten stadiums used in South Korea , namely , Daegu Blue - Arc , Seou Sang - Am , Busan Main ASID , Icheon Munchak , Suwon , Gwangju , Jeonju , Jeju , Daejon . Then in Japan : International Stadium , Saitama , Shizuoka , Nagai , Miyagi , Oita , Niigata , Kashima , Kobe Wing , Sapporo Dome .In this tournament , so many are the surprises that happen . Big teams like France , Portugal , and Argentina , which has always been a subscription -finals , to be eliminated in the first round . In the opening match , Senegal stunned the world by conquering the 1998 World Cup champions , France . On May 31 , Bouba Diop scored in the 30th minute that made the French supporters in the stadium buckled down Soul , South Korea . Elimination of " Team Rooster" is inseparable from the absence of the injured Zinedine Zidane . Without the maestro , France drew with Uruguay 0-0 and defeated Denmark 2-0 .Portugal who inhabit Group D along with South Korea , United States , and Poland , failed to shine at the World Cup this time . In the first game , Luis Figo et al bent Amreika United 2-3 at Suwon Stadium . Although , they are able to rise to shave Poland 4-0 in the final game but they have to give up 0-1 thanks to a goal by South Korea sematawayang Park - Ji Sung in the 70th minute .Group F Group has become hell for Argentina . Gabriel Batistuta et al give up 0-1 by England and failed to beat Sweden in the final party . As a result , Sweden and England advanced to the round of 16.17th World Cup , can be said to be a resurrection of the dark horse teams . How not , Turkey , Senegal , United States , South Korea , Costa Rica , and Japan , managed to qualify to the second round . Group G is considered the weakest group consisting of Turkey , Brazil , Costa Rica , and China , are two teams ( Brazil and Turkey ) surprisingly penetrating semfinal .South Korea , the team underestimated , managed to penetrate the quarter-finals . South Korea beat Italy 2-1 success . Ahn Jung - Hwan of South Korea became the hero after scoring in extra innings . Ahn Jung - Hwan If hailed South Korean supporters , not to support Italy . Jun- Hwan Ahn fared should receive scorn from Italian supporters . In fact , Jun- Hwan Ahn playing in Serie - A fired by his club , Perugia .Surprises did not end there . Runs the quarter finals full of surprises . South Korea stepped seamlessly . They got rid of the Spanish in the shootout by a final score of 5-3 . South Koreans took to the streets was immediately welcomed this victory . They dissolve in the fun throughout the night .Brazil successfully rid England 2-1 in the quarter-finals . English first lead thanks to goals from Michael Owen scored in the 23rd minute . Unfortunately, ahead of the break Rivaldo managed to break into the UK is escorted David Seaman . In the second half , Seaman again failed to dispel Ronaldinho free kick when the game has been running for five minutes . As a result , the troops made by Sven Goran Eriksson must lift the suitcase back to the UK .United States failed to penetrate the final thanks to a single goal Michael Ballack in the 39th minute . A similar fate also experienced by Senegal . Ihan Turkey became a hero thanks to a goal scored in injury time .South Korea in the semi-finals tragic . They must be eliminated Germany . Michael Ballack single goal to make thousands of fanatical supporters in the stadium buckled down South Korea's Seoul . Turkey must also fared ill-fated . They were defeated 0-1 by Brazil . Ronaldo became the hero of the victory " Samba Team " . As a result , Brazil met Germany in the final .But before the world witnessed the exciting party between Brazil and Germany , the parties presented football fans raged between Turkey versus South Korea for the bronze medal . At this party , the South tersontak with a quick goal Hakan Sukur . Attacker 's AC Parma , breaking the record for scoring the eleventh seconds . However , Lee Eul - Yong scored a reply in the 9th minute . South Korea won the bronze certainly fail after a pair of goals IIhan , Song Chong - Gug even managed to score a goal in injury time . South Korea did not penetrate the semi-final success in spite of the cold hands of Guus Hiddink . Setalag World Cup this Hiddink got juluka King Midas . Like King Midas whose touch anything into gold , Hiddink managed to turn the South into a team to be feared from Asia .In the final this time , considered the most fitting final . Bringing together two of the most successful countries in the World Cup . Brazil does not repeat the failure of the 1998 World Cup . At that time , " Samba Team " give up 0-3 by " Team Rooster" . Ronaldo showed his strength as a star player . Ronaldo look impressive by scoring a pair of goals , as well as bringing the country to bend Germany 2-0 . These results make Brazil become champions for the fifth time . In addition , " Samba Team " listed as a country that can always be earned on any continent 's World Cup was held .
World Cup 2006 : Italy win and Zidane header2006 World Cup , being the first time for a united Germany as host . Germany which was then still called West Germany hosted the same time and win it at the 1974 World Cup . Great public expectations , Germany could repeat the successful 1974 World Cup . Unfortunately, the hope of living expectations . Jurgen Klinsmann made by the team had to settle for bronze after beating Portugal 3-1 .World Cup event this time , only a slight change from the 2002 World Cup . Defending champion , no longer qualify automatically. In addition , round 2x15 minutes of extra time golden goal is not to use the system .Four countries undergo their debut at the finals , believe , Czech Republic , Trinidad - Tobago , Angola and Togo . Honey the fourth team eliminated in the group phase . So also with South Korea's 2002 World Cup semi-finalists , also knocked out in the group phase .Not football name if not full of surprises . Ecuador , Switzerland , Australia , and surprisingly Ghana through to the last 16 . Unfortunately, those steps must be stopped until there. Ecuador should be ruled England . David Beckham's free kick brought the " Three Lions " to the quarter-finals .Australia has a golden opportunity to beat Italian Section, Italy play ten men after Marco Materazzi received a red card . However , in injury time Italy were awarded a penalty after Fabio Grosso was brought down in the penalty box . Francesco Totti successfully execute .The duel between Switzerland versus Ukraine is the only game that requires a shootout. Ukraine made it to the quarter-finals after the Swiss none were successful penalty .The match between Portugal and the Netherlands became the most fierce duel . How not , the referee Valentin Ivanov issued 16 yellow cards and 4 red cards . Maniche be the hero of Portugal thanks to a goal he scored in the 23rd minute .Brazil met the only surviving representative of Africa , Ghana . At that time , Ghana look impressive . Even so , Ghana should recognize the strength of the defending champions after a 0-3 defeat .Germany , Italy , Portugal , and France advanced to the semifinals . Germany defeated Argentina by a shootout . Same is the case with Portugal who knocked England .France managed to bend Brazil 1-0 . Surely this duel reminiscent of the 1998 World Cup final . At that time , " Tim Rooster" also successfully frustrate " Samba Team " 3-0 . Later , Italy was able to silence Ukraine 3-0 . Luca Toni impressive show by scoring a pair of goals .For the first time since the 1982 World Cup semifinal filled with European teams . In the first match , Germany against Italy . Full support does not make the German public to avoid defeat . Italy succeeded in displacing " Tim Panzer " with the final score 2-0 . The defeat of Germany immediately greeted by the cry of loyal supporters . In fact , Michael Ballack was clearly visible Shedding tears after the game . At the second party , Zindine Zidane became the hero of France with the sole goal to goal Portugal .In the final, both Italy and France appear passionate . However , France took the lead thanks to goals from Zinedine Zidane from the spot . Italy managed to score a goal back in the 19th minute . Marco Materazzi managed to maximize bait Andrea Pirlo . The draw was held forcing a shootout . The Italian team of executioners successfully carry out their duties . However , not for David Trezeguet . European Cup golden boot winner of 2000 failed to beat Gianluigi Buffon . As a result , Italy managed mengngkat World Cup trophy for the fourth time.In addition to the Italian victory after their tumultuous cukp fasting for 24 years , Zidane also more tumultuous action . How not suddenly butting Zidane Materzzi chest until he fell . Zidane was immediately received a red card penalty . Having investigated the action header because he insulted Zidane Materazzi speech . At that time , Materazzi taunted illegitimate child .
World Cup 2010 : Spain Engraving history , Del Bosque replied DoubtAfter winning the European Cup in 2008 with Luis Aragonez , many doubt Spain would be a success in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with Vicente Del Bosque . Spain had never really look impressive , except in the case of possession.Spain ended the group phase of the finals as winners of Group H with six points from three matches . However , a number of people assessing their unconvincing . After losing 0-1 to Switzerland , Spain win over Honduras 2-0 and 2-1 over Chile .Afterwards , their 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 , Spain , 1-0 win over Paraguay in the quarter- finals .Criticism was made Spain lose focus , let alone thinking changed . Spain finally able to answer doubts after getting rid of the most prolific teams in the tournament , Germany , in the semi-finals with a score of 1-0 .In the final round , Spain to work hard before finally winning 1-0 over the Netherlands , in extra innings .Thus , Spain became the first team to win the first World Cup on the African continent . For Del Bosque , Spain in addition to assert dominance on the world stage , he also answered doubts many people who do not vote will be able to match the success Aragones .While partying Spain , France experienced a disaster . They were eliminated in the group phase as the bottom of Group A with a value of 1 , a 0-0 draw with Uruguay . In the other two games , they lost 0-2 to Mexico and 1-2 from South Africa . Failure colored conflict between France coach Raymond Domenech and striker Nicolas Anelka .2010 World Cup also saw controversy . One of them is Frank Lampard's goal against Germany is not approved referee Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa . According to Pietrafesa , Lampard has not shot the ball over the goal line , but replays showed the ball crossed the goal line before bouncing out of the goal .German mememangi the game with a score of 4-1 . However , some people believe the results of the game will be different , authenticated if Lampard's goal .The controversy led to the idea of the need for goal-line technology in football , which FIFA has been approved and will be implemented in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil .Controversy also occurred outside of the game . In the first week of the tournament , stadium workers to strike because they are not paid properly .Issues also arise about economic inequality after not many black Africans come straight to the stadium to watch the game because it objected to the ticket price .2010 World Cup also saw the arrest of celebrity events Parish Hilton for smoking marijuana while watching the quarter-final match between Brazil and the Netherlands , in Nelson Mandela Bay , July 2, 2010 .
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