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Which country hosted the 1970 World Cup?
Mexico
1970 FIFA World Cup
| Copa Mundial de Fútbol México ’70 | |
|---|---|
| 1970 FIFA World Cup official logo | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Mexico |
| Dates | 31 May – 21 June |
Who won World Cup 1970?
Brazil national football team
1970 FIFA World Cup/Champion
What was the first country to host two soccer cups?
Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca and Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã are the only venues ever to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals. Only the 2002 FIFA World Cup had more than one host, being split between Japan and South Korea, and in the 2026 there will be three hosts, the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
When did Italy host the World Cup?
1934
In 1934, Italy was the host country. The next host country selected was France. All host countries of the FIFA World Cup are as follows: Canada, United States, and Mexico: 2026….FIFA World Cup Host Countries.
| Country | Year Hosted | 2021 Population |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1934, 1990 | 60,367,477 |
| Uruguay | 1930 | 3,485,151 |
Who was the best player in the 1970 World Cup?
Pelé
The Golden Ball award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media….Notable former selections.
| World Cup | 1970 México |
|---|---|
| Winner | Pelé |
| Runner-up | Gérson |
| Third place | Gerd Müller |
When did Mexico host the World Cup?
1986
World Cup History
| Year | Host | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mexico | 24 |
| 1982 | Spain | 24 |
| 1978 | Argentina | 16 |
| 1974 | West Germany | 16 |
Who was awarded the Golden Ball or the best player?
The Golden Ball award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media….Official award.
| World Cup | 2018 Russia |
|---|---|
| Golden Ball | Luka Modrić |
| Silver Ball | Eden Hazard |
| Bronze Ball | Antoine Griezmann |
Who was the host of the 1970 FIFA World Cup?
Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Japan, Mexico and Peru were all considered to host the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Mexico was chosen as the host nation in 1964 through a vote at FIFA ‘s congress in Tokyo on 8 October, ahead of the only other submitted bid from Argentina.
Who was the first substitute in the 1970 World Cup?
The first substitute in World Cup finals was Soviet player Anatoly Puzach who replaced Serebrannikov in the 1970 opening match against Mexico on 31 May 1970. Got any comments, suggestions or corrections?
Who was the first country to host the FIFA World Cup twice?
The tournament became the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first to be staged outside South America and Europe; Mexico later became the first country to host the FIFA World Cup twice when it stepped in to stage the 1986 event after the original host selection, Colombia, suffered financial problems.
When did the last FIFA World Cup take place?
Following is the list of countries that have hosted FIFA World Cups from 1930 to 2018 and Qatar is also included in the list as it is selected to host the next world cup. The two events of 1938 and 1942 were both canceled due to the critical situation of World War II.