The Making of the FIFA World Cup

75 of the Most Memorable, Celebrated, and Shocking Moments in the History of Football's Greatest Tournament

Jack Davies

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781801503259
• Year: 2022

The Making of the FIFA World Cup takes us on a fast-paced trip through the history of football's biggest tournament, with a comprehensive collection of the World Cup's defining moments. Filled with unforgettable episodes such as England's 1966 triumph and Maradona's 'Hand of God', the book transports us to the World Cup's most important flashpoints, recounting each moment and the story behind it. It also puts some of the World Cup's quirkiest events under the microscope: whether it's Zaire's bizarre defence of a free kick against Brazil in 1974 or a scruffy collie dog locating the stolen World Cup trophy under a car in London. From the greatest goals to the biggest controversies, from the funniest moments to the most memorable matches, The Making of the FIFA World Cup gives you an in-depth look at why the competition is sport's most-watched event - through the moments that make it so dramatic, popular and irresistibly exciting.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Dedication
• Introduction
• 1930: A Very Important Boat Trip
• 1934: Mussolini’s Refereeing Puppets and the Fascist World Cup
• 1938: The Battle of Bordeaux
• 1950: American Amateurs and English Embarrassment
• 1954: Scotland and the World Cup’s Most Disastrous Debut
• 1958: Northern Ireland a Sensation in Sweden
• 1962: The Battle of Santiago
• 1966: Pickles the Dog Spares the FA’s Blushes
• 1970: Bobby Moore and the Bogotá Bracelet
• 1974: Haiti’s Five Minutes of Fame
• 1978: Zico and the Welsh Referee
• 1982: El Salvador’s Hungarian Humiliation
• 1986: The Unemployed Hero
• 1990: Cameroon Shock the Holders
• 1994: Diana Ross Auditions for England Penalty Duties
• 1998: Football 1 Politics 0
• 2002: The Saipan Incident
• 2006: Third Time Unlucky for Graham Poll
• 2010: Time for Africa
• 2014: Suárez Takes a Chunk Out of Italy
• 2018: England Lift Penalty Curse
• Photos