MEXICO CITY -- The 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico stands alone as a landmark event featuring a parade of innovations vital to soccer's development. It was the first World Cup to be globally broadcast, ...

Two years after staging the Olympics, Mexico's high altitude and stifling heat set the scene for the 1970 World Cup finals. Fears that the conditions would hinder attractive play were totally ...

SUPRISES: The semifinal ‘Match of the Century’ between Italy and West Germany featured five extra time goals (after 1-1 at full time) as the Azzurri moved on to the final with a 4-3 victory. FORMAT: ...

Image: Brazilian forward Pele smiles as he holds aloft the Jules Rimet Cup after Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final 21 June 1970 in Mexico City If the 1966 tournament was played to the ...

He played a crucial role in Carlos Alberto's wonder goal against Italy Jairzinho has just made history. In claiming the fourth goal of an unforgettable 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico™ final against Italy ...

There is something special about a World Cup final that grips you — an atmosphere creating anticipation among fans, sporting immortality for the winners, depression torments the loser, and for the ...

The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. Mexico was chosen as hosts by FIFA in October 1964. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup ...

Image: Brazilian forward Pele smiles as he holds aloft the Jules Rimet Cup after Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final 21 June 1970 in Mexico City If the 1966 tournament was played to the ...