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1. The first FIFA World Cup took place in 1930 in Uruguay. There were only 13 teams. World Cup Final
score was 4-2. Who won?
2. England 1966. This World Cup tournament was the last to be broadcasted in black and white. The score in the final was 4-2 aet. During the regular time, both teams had scored two goals, so the game had to go to extra time. The third goal scored by the champions "was not a clear goal". Nevertheless, the champions scored a fourth goal. Who won?
3. Mexico 1970. In the final game, the first half had ended 1-1. But during the second half, the champions scored three more goals, one of them a header and the final score was 4-1. Who won in Mexico in 1970?
4. Mexico 1986. This world cup tournament took place again in Mexico (previously 1970), who became the first nation to host the world cup twice. The winners scored first in the 23rd minute and then again at the beginning of the second half in the 55th. But in the 74th minute, the other team scored and then equalised in the 80th. A tie was going to require overtime. But then, in the 84th minute, the champions scored again and the game was over. Who won 3-2?
5. Italy 1990. In the final, the referee awarded a penalty in the 85th minute and there was a goal. Soon after, it was over with the score of 1-0. Who won ?
6. 1994 USA. The final game was very tight, as neither team was able to score during the regular ninety minutes. They had to go to extra time with the same result: no goals. So the game went to penalties. Who won the game 3-2 on penalties?
7. France 1998. The champions scored the first two goals, header goals by Zidane during the first half. The third goal was made during the second half. Who won that game?
8. Germany 2006. The final game of the World Cup tournament went to extra time and the game ended in a 1-1 draw as both teams failed to score in extra time. The game had to go to penalty kicks. Which team won the penalty shoot-out 5-3?
9. South Africa, 2010. The final was played in Johannesburg, at the Soccer City stadium. Both teams failed to score in regulation time. In extra time, there was a goal in the 116th minute, making the final score 1-0 aet. Who became the champions?
10. From the first in 1930, there have been World Cup tournaments every four years. But there were two tournaments that did not take place in the 20th century. When was this?
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