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What is the fewest cumulative goals a FIFA World Cup champion scored in a tournament?

Question #151057. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 06 2024.
Originally posted May 05 2024 8:14 PM.

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In 2010, champions Spain scored just 8 goals in the tournament.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_records_and_statistics

The 2010 tournament was held in South Africa. The final, played at Johannesburg, saw Spain defeat The Netherlands 1-0 after extra time.
They are also the first national team since 1978 to win a World Cup after losing a game in the group stage.
link https://wiki2.org/en/2010_FIFA_World_Cup

Response last updated by psnz on May 05 2024.
May 05 2024, 8:18 PM
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The previous record low by a winner was 11 goals:
Spain's 1-0 extra time victory over Netherlands in the World Cup final on Sunday left them with a probably unwanted record of the fewest goals ever scored by the winners of the tournament. Spain scored just eight goals in their seven games in South Africa, three less than the previous record low of 11 - shared by Italy in 1938 (four games), England in 1966 (six games) and Brazil in 1994 (seven games). Spain lost their opening Group H game to Switzerland 1-0, beat Honduras 2-0 and Chile 2-1 in their other group games, and then achieved 1-0 victories in the knockout rounds against Portugal, Paraguay, Germany and Netherlands. Spain also became the first team to win the World Cup after losing their opening match.
link https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010worldcup/2010-07/12/content_10095089.htm

May 06 2024, 12:43 AM
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