POLL: What has been the best soccer World Cup in history?

Last update March 23, 2024 by colgadosporelfutbol

In FUTBOLRETRO.ES we like to develop surveys so that our readers are participants in our articles. On this occasion we have decided to choose the best soccer World Cup in history. The results may surprise more than one.

What has been the best World Cup in history?

Since the first edition held in Uruguay 1930, the history of the World Cups has left us anecdotes, curiosities and images for history. The Maracanazo of 1950, Pele Brazil, Cruyff's Clockwork Orange, the exhibition of Maradona in Mexico ’86, the Bebeto and Romario dances in USA '94 and a long etcetera.

MEXICO 1970

For many, the best World Cup in history was the one celebrated in Mexico in the year 1970. There some of the best teams ever seen were cited among which he stood out, above all, Brazil. That generation led by Pelé was, according to experts, the best soccer team of all time. For history there was the shock that faced Italy and Germany, baptized as ‘The party of the century‘, that the Italians took in overtime.

Brazil 1970
Brazil and Italy disputed the final of Mexico 1970 that the Brazilians were carried away by a forceful 4-1 (The universe)

GERMANY 1974

The World 1974 It was the one that supposed the birth of modern football (in a good way). That edition was dominated by the Cruyff Holland that put into practice the so -called ‘Total soccer‘That impressed the entire world. Of course, although the tulips fell defeated in the final against the hosts, there is a before and after from that World Cup.

MEXICO 1986

We don't know if this was the best world cup in history, what does seem clear is that Mexico ’86 left us the best personal performance of all time. that of 1986 is known as ‘the Maradona World Cup' given that, effectively, Pelusa was crowned the best soccer player on the planet and, maybe, history. Their 5 goals and their individual exhibitions (especially in the match against England) they marked an entire generation.

the best world cup in history
Maradona lifts the World Cup of 1986 disputed in Mexico (Infobae)

UNITED STATES 1994

It is one of the best taste in the mouth left by fans around the world. At first there were many doubts about the fact that it was held in a country where football is not, much less, The king sport. But nevertheless, It was a success starting with the ‘fillings’ presented by the stadiums, the color in the stands and, especially, by the number of stars that participated.

The Bulgaria de Stoichkov, Brolin's Sweden, Maradona's Argentina, the Brazil of Romario and Bebeto, Roberto Baggio's Italy ... without forgetting, Of course, other teams like Germany, Spain and a long etcetera. But nevertheless, for putting a snag to this World Cup event, The final between Italians and Brazilians was quite disappointing and had to be resolved in the penalty shoot-out after the match ended goalless.

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