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Which team has lost the most World Cup finals?

Which team has lost the most World Cup finals?

Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands and Croatia have played in the final without winning. The team with the most appearances in the final overall is Germany, with eight….Results.

Team Brazil
Winners 5
Runners-up 2
Years won 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
Years runners-up 1950, 1998

What team lost both the 1974 and 1978 men’s FIFA World Cup final?

West Germany won the title, beating the Netherlands 2–1 in the final at the Olympiastadion in Munich. This was the second victory for West Germany, who had also won in 1954….1974 FIFA World Cup.

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Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 1974 (German)
Fair play award West Germany
← 1970 1978 →

What is the biggest defeat in Argentina football history?

Argentina national football team

FIFA ranking
Biggest defeat
Czechoslovakia 6–1 Argentina (Helsingborg, Sweden; 15 June 1958) Bolivia 6–1 Argentina (La Paz, Bolivia; 1 April 2009) Spain 6–1 Argentina (Madrid, Spain; 27 March 2018)
World Cup
Appearances 17 (first in 1930)

Why did Pele not play in 1974?

Soccer great Pele has revealed for the first time that he refused to play in the 1974 World Cup in Germany to protest torture by Brazil’s military regime. In a TV interview, Pele, 58, said he resisted pressure and threats from Brazil’s ruling generals to play.

What is the biggest loss in football?

AS Adema 149–0 SO l’Emyrne was a football match played on 31 October 2002 between two teams in Antananarivo, Madagascar. It holds the world record for the highest scoreline, recognized by The Guinness Book of Records.

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What is the biggest loss in football history?

Here are the seven worst blowouts in world football history.

  1. A.S Adema 149-0 Stade Olympique L’Emyrne 2002.
  2. Arbroath 36-0 Bon Accord 1885.
  3. Dundee Harp 35-0 Aberdeen Rovers 1885.
  4. Australia 31-0 American Samoa 2001.
  5. Tahiti 30-0 Cook Islands 1971.
  6. Villarreal 27-0 Navata 2009.
  7. Preston North End 26-0 Hyde United 1887. 1 of 7.

What was the highest scoring World Cup Final in history?

France became the second team in the 32-team World Cup era to win all their knockout matches in regulation time, after Brazil in 2002. The final was the highest-scoring World Cup final since 1966, and the highest-scoring 90-minute final since 1958.

Who did France beat in the 1998 World Cup Final?

The match was the third World Cup final for France, first appearing in the 1998 final as hosts, winning 3–0 against reigning champions Brazil. France also contested the 2006 final, where they lost to Italy in a penalty shoot-out following a 1–1 draw.

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How many FIFA World Cup Finals have there been?

There have been 21 FIFA World Cup finals tournaments to date, beginning in 1930 and running through to 2018. Some have surprised, others disappointed. Plenty excited, while a few left us feeling indifferent.

When was the last World Cup match played in Japan?

Luzhniki Stadium was confirmed as the final venue on 14 December 2012, following a meeting of the now-erstwhile FIFA Executive Committee held in Tokyo, Japan. The stadium also hosted six other matches, including the opening match on 14 June, three group stage matches, a round of 16 match, and the second semi-final match.