WORLD CUP SYNTHESIS: All Teams - All FIFA World Cups [1930 - 2018]

WORLD CUP SYNTHESIS

The always exciting history of the World Cup, this time is not presented in strict chronological order but, from the perspective of what each of the selections has accomplished throughout their history, with indispensable data complemented by brief comments and annotations.

Here you can find, for example, what has been achieved, from Brazil to Haiti; from Germany to the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia); from Italy to Iraq; from Argentina to Zaire (Republic of Congo); from France to Panama; from Uruguay to Canada; from England to the United Arab Emirates; or from Spain to China; and much more.

The content is developed according to a partial reference of the world cup historical table and subdivided into ten chapters formed by groups of selections according to their best campaigns, starting with "The Champions" until reaching "The Witnesses".

It is a compendium of 457 reviews that can be read independently of each other, in a work that, apart from being a practical source of consultation, aims to become a trigger for memories and a conversation starter.

Snippet about Brazil in Mexico 70: "...The ones in charge of putting it on stage were: Felix; Carlos Alberto, Brito, Piazza, Everaldo; Clodoaldo, Gerson; Jairzinho, Tostao, Pelé and Rivelino. Noting that throughout the tournament also played Paulo César Lima, Fontana, Marco Antonio, Roberto and Edu....Next, in the long-awaited clash against the champion, England, everything was decided in a coordinated action between Tostao, Pelé, and Jairzinho (60’), who shot hard and high. There would be a memorable save by Banks, on a header from Pelé....Finally, at the Azteca stadium, the dazzling Brazil faced the cunning Italy. The first great excitement was provided by Pelé (18’) with an impeccable header, in which he seemed to float before impact; later, Italian equalizer (37’); and from then on, Brazilian initiative that would culminate with a brilliant goal from Gerson (66’), after a dribble and a powerful left-footed shot from outside the area. The rest was pure carnival. Jairzinho (71’), who scored in every game, made the third; and Carlos Alberto (86’), after a wonderful team play, sealed the 4-1 victory. Brazil was the first FIFA World Cup Tricampeon and, therefore, permanently kept the coveted Jules Rimet trophy."

Snippet about Argentina in Mexico 86: "...The typical lineup consisted of: Nery Pumpido; José Cuciuffo, José Luis Brown, Oscar Ruggeri; Sergio Batista, Ricardo Giusti, Julio Olarticoechea, Héctor Enrique, Jorge Burruchaga; Valdano and Maradona....The second opponent was the reigning champion, Italy, who took the lead with a penalty (6’); resulting in a 1-1 draw, with a fantastic goal from Maradona (34’), suspended in the air he struck the ball masterfully....In the match between the purposeful Argentinians and the strong English, two unique chapters would be written: "The hand of God" (51’), starring Maradona, who with his left fist anticipated goalkeeper Shilton; and "The Goal of the Century" (55’), when Maradona himself, in 10.6 seconds, covered 60 meters and eluded five opponents to score the second....Finally, there was the powerful West Germany, which they defeated thanks to a header from Brown (23’) and a run from Valdano (56’). However, the German reaction would come, equalizing (74’ and 81’). Right there, in the most difficult moment, Maradona would rise again, drawing a perfect line that Burruchaga (83’) would turn into the 3-2 goal. The imposing Azteca stadium became the stage and witness of the "10's" ultimate consecration."

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