History In The Headlines

Category: Soccer

Members of the Uruguay national football team in 1930, the year they won the inaugural World Cup.
June 10, 2010

80 Years of World Cup Facts

Ever since it first took place in Uruguay in 1930, the World Cup has provided a steady stream of memorable moments and astonishing feats.

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June 9, 2010

1950 World Cup: The Miracle on Green

At the 1950 World Cup, the United States pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports, beating all odds to defeat the polished English team.