The World Cups in 1986, 1990 and 1994 were won by Argentina, West Germany and Brazil respectively. Mexico 86 became Maradona’s tournament as the Argentine genius netted five goals while creating another five for his team during the course to victory.

Group B Team Previews of the 20th FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014.

During the late 1950’s and the early 1960’s, the World Cup was dominated by the Brazilians. Having won their debut title as world champions in 1958, they continued their form to the 1962 tournament held in Chile, winning consecutive titles.

Group A Team Previews of the 20th FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014.

It is the pinnacle of world football and it’s every footballer’s dream to take part in. The FIFA World Cup, the second biggest sporting event after Summer Olympics as 209 candidates battle it out for two years with the intention of being qualified as one of the 32 ‘chosen’ teams to represent their country at the final rounds. 

The previous article featured the beginning and the early years of the FIFA World Cup. Since its inception, the early stages saw the domination of Uruguay and Italy as formidable forces of world football.