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1930 Uruguay vs Argentina
The first-ever World Cup final was held in Montevideo, Uruguay. The host nation, Uruguay, faced off against their South American rivals, Argentina, in front of a crowd of 93,000 spectators. Uruguay emerged as the winners, defeating Argentina 4-2.
1934 Italy vs Czechoslovakia
The second edition of the FIFA World Cup was held in Italy. The host nation faced Czechoslovakia in the final, winning 2-1 in overtime. This victory marked Italy’s first World Cup trophy.
1938 Italy vs Hungary
Italy made it to the final for the second time in a row, facing off against Hungary in Paris, France. Italy emerged as the winners, defeating Hungary 4-2 and securing their second World Cup victory.
1950 Uruguay vs Brazil
The 1950 World Cup held in Brazil featured a four-team final round-robin format, with Brazil needing to win against Uruguay to secure the trophy. Uruguay, however, shocked the hosts, defeating them 2-1 and winning their second World Cup championship.
1954 West Germany vs Hungary
The 1954 final saw a match-up between West Germany and Hungary, which was considered one of the best teams at that time. Hungary was up by two goals in the first eight minutes but West Germany fought back, scoring three goals and securing their first World Cup title with a 3-2 victory.
1958 Brazil vs Sweden
The 1958 FIFA World Cup held in Sweden was the first tournament outside South America and Europe. The final featured Brazil and Sweden, with Brazil winning 5-2, and Pele scoring two goals in the game.
1962 Brazil vs Czechoslovakia
Brazil made it to the finals again in 1962, facing Czechoslovakia. The game was a closely-contested match, but Brazil emerged as the winner, defeating Czechoslovakia 3-1 and securing their second World Cup trophy.
1966 England vs West Germany
The 1966 World Cup was held in England, with the host nation making it to the final against West Germany. The final was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation time, but England scored two goals in extra time to win their first and only World Cup trophy.
1970 Brazil vs Italy
The 1970 World Cup held in Mexico saw a final between Brazil and Italy. Brazil won the game 4-1 in a match now known as the “Game of the Century” due to its high quality and intensity.
1974 West Germany vs Netherlands
The final of the 1974 World Cup saw a match-up between West Germany and the Netherlands. West Germany emerged as the winner, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in what was a tense and physical game.
1978 Argentina vs Netherlands
The 1978 World Cup held in Argentina saw the host nation make it to the final against the Netherlands. Argentina won the game 3-1 and secured their first World Cup trophy.
1982 Italy vs West Germany
The final of the 1982 World Cup was held in Spain and featured Italy and West Germany. Italy won 3-1 and secured their third World Cup trophy.
1986 Argentina vs West Germany
The 1986 World Cup held in Mexico saw a final between Argentina and West Germany. Argentina won the game 3-2, with Diego Maradona scoring his infamous “Hand of God” goal.
1990 West Germany vs Argentina
The final of the 1990 World Cup saw West Germany and Argentina facing off again. West Germany won the game 1-0 and secured their third World Cup trophy.
1994 Brazil vs Italy
The 1994 World Cup was held in the United States, with the final featuring Brazil and Italy. The game was tied 0-0 at the end of regulation time, but Brazil won the penalty shootout 3-2 to secure their fourth World Cup trophy.
1998 France vs Brazil
The final of the 1998 World Cup held in France saw a match-up between Brazil and the host nation. France won the game 3-0, securing their first World Cup trophy.
2002 Brazil vs Germany
The final of the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea saw Brazil and Germany face off. Brazil won the game 2-0, securing their fifth World Cup trophy.
2006 Italy vs France
The final of the 2006 World Cup held in Germany saw Italy against France. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Italy winning the penalty shootout 5-3 and securing their fourth World Cup trophy.
2010 Spain vs Netherlands
The final of the 2010 World Cup was held in South Africa, with a match-up between Spain and the Netherlands. Spain won the game 1-0, securing their first World Cup trophy.
2014 Germany vs Argentina
The final of the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil saw a match-up between Germany and Argentina. Germany won the game 1-0, securing their fourth World Cup trophy.
In conclusion, the FIFA World Cup has seen 21 finals, each with its own story of triumph and heartbreak. From Uruguay’s narrow victory over Argentina in the first final to Germany’s triumph over Argentina in 2014, the finals have been one of the most captivating moments of footballing history. The game has come a long way since the days of Uruguay and Argentina, and all eyes are now on Qatar 2022, where the next chapter of the World Cup will be written.
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