1966
In 1966 the World Cup came
to England the first time. In the early rounds there
were some shock results. North Korea beat Italy and
became the first Asian country to reach the Quarter
Finals. In 2002 their neighbours South Korea went one
step further and reached the Semi Final.
In the opening game, Brazil beat Bulgaria 2-0. Against
Hungary they lost 3-1. Pelé received some very rough
treatment. For the second successive tournament he ended
his World Cup early.
Eusebio
Portugal were the best team of the early rounds. Benfica
star, Eusebio, played brilliantly. In the quarterfinal
Portugal played the surprise team of the tournament, North
Korea. For short highlights of
this incredible game (with English commentary)
go here
Europe v South America
Two of
the quarterfinals were between European and South American
countries. They were both very controversial.
Uruguay had two players sent off and lost 4-0 to West
Germany. Argentina had their captain, Rattin, sent off as
they lost 1-0 to England. - Rattin refused to leave the
pitch and the game was stopped for eight minutes.
(see
below)
In the semi-finals England beat Portugal and West Germany
won against the USSR.
