World Cup Memories - 30th June

1954 – Having won the competition in 1930 and 1950, Uruguay suffered their first World Cup defeat at Switzerland ’54 against Hungary.
1998 – On this day 12 years ago, Michael Owen announced his presence on the world stage with one of the most memorable England goals in World Cup history.
2002 – At Korea/Japan ’02, Brazil claimed their fifth World Cup title by defeating Germany 2-0 in Yokohama eight years ago.

World Cup Memories - 29th June

1950 - The United States defeated Walter Winterbottom's England 1-0 in the World Cup finals in Brazil.
1958 - Brazil came from behind to defeat hosts Sweden 5-2 and claim their first World Cup.
1986 - Diego Maradona captained Argentina to their second World Cup with a 3-2 victory over West Germany.
2002 - Hakan Sukur scored the fastest goal in World Cup history, finding the net in just 11 seconds for Turkey against hosts South Korea.

World Cup Memories - 28th June

1958 - A 17-year-old Pele made his breakthrough on the international stage at Sweden '58, but the six goals he scored in the tournament were no match for France's Just Fontaine.
1994 - Oleg Salenko scored five times against an unsettled Cameroon side, setting the record for most goals scored in a single match at the World Cup.
1994 - On this day, at USA '94, all four teams in a group finished on equal points; the only time it has ever happened. Italy, Mexico, Norway and the Republic of Ireland finished on four points.

World Cup Memories - 27th June

1954 - 56 years ago to this day, Hungary reached the semi-finals at Switzerland '54 after one of the most violent games in World Cup history. A 4-2 triumph over Brazil, dubbed the 'Battle of Bern', resulted in three players being sent-off with numerous other scuffles overshadowing the match.
2006 - At Germany '06, Ronaldo became the highest scorer in World Cup history with a fifth-minute strike against Ghana.

World Cup Memories - 26th June

1954 - The highest scoring match in World Cup history took place on this day 56 years ago, as Austria recorded a 7-5 quarter-final victory over host nation Switzerland.
2006 - Four years ago, Switzerland made history by becoming the only team not to allow a goal at the World Cup finals.

World Cup Memories - 25th June

1978 - On this day, at Argentina '78, the Netherlands lost their second successive World Cup final, falling to the hosts 3-1 after extra-time.
1991 - Slovenia declare their independence from Yugoslavia.

World Cup Memories - 24th June

1958 - 52 years ago in Sweden, Pele puts three goals past French goalkeeper Claude Abbes to ensure Brazil reach the finals.

World Cup Memories - 23rd June

1990 - Twenty years ago to this day, 38-year-old Roger Milla scored twice, helping Cameroon become the first African nation to advance to the quarter-finals of a World Cup.
1994 - On this day at USA '94, Bolivia achieved a dubious record of playing five consecutive matches World Cup matches without scoring a goal.

World Cup Memories - 22nd June

1986 - Maradona scores the now legendary 'Hand of God' goal against Argentina's two nil victory over England in Mexico.
2006 - Four years ago, English referee Graham Poll made a calamitous blunder by issuing Croatian defender Josip Simunic two yellow cards without sending him off.

World Cup Memories - 21st June

1970 - Forty years ago to this day, Brazil made it a hat-trick of World Cup titles with a commanding 4-1 victory over Italy.

World Cup Memories - 20th June

1954 - Hungary beat West Germany 8 - 3 in a World Cup Match.
1990 - 20 years ago today, Costa Rica sent Scotland crashing out of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Sweden.

World Cup Memories - 19th June

1938 - France '38 was the last World Cup before a 12-year hiatus due to World War II, it was also the second time Italy were crowned champions.
1958 - On this day, at Sweden '58, Brazil defeated Wales 1-0 in the quarter-finals.

World Cup Memories - 18th June

1974 - Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) are beaten 9 - 0 by Yugoslavia, equaling Hungary's record scoreline from 1954.

World Cup Memories - 17th June

1962 - Brazil retain the World Cup without the influence of Pele.

World Cup Memories - 16th June

1982 Bryan Robson score the fastest goal to date in the World Cup finals. It took only 27 seconds to put the ball in the back of the net against France in Spain.

World Cup Memories - 15th June

2002 - Cesare Maldini becomes the oldest world cup coach at 70 years and 131 days, whilst managing Paraguay.

World Cup Memories - 14th June

1970 - Bobby Charlton retires from international football