1970 FIFA World Cup
Germany beats Uruguay 1-0 to claim World Cup third place
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 20, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Germany secured the consolation of third place at the 1970 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win against Uruguay (halftime: 1-0) on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
World Cup 1970 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 31 May 1970 – 21 June 1970
- 9th edition
- Teams: 16
- Matches played: 32
- Goals scored: 95
- Most goals scored in a match: 7
Brazil beats Italy 4-1 to win 1970 World Cup
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 21, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Brazil claimed the FIFA World Cup crown with a 4-1 win against Italy (halftime: 1-1) in the final on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Final positions
Brazil
Italy
Germany
Uruguay
World Cup Facts
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1970 World Cup Finals
Details: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Second Round
The 16 teams qualified for the 1970 FIFA World Cup:
1970 World Cup Qualification
- World: AFC / OFC - Group 1 - AFC / OFC - Group 2 - AFC / OFC - Playoff - AFC / OFC - Final
- Africa: 1st Round - 2nd Round - Final MatchesMain article: 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification (African zone)
- America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Semifinals - FinalMain article: 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification (American zone)
- South America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3Main article: 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification (South American zone)
- Europe: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 2 Play-off - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group 7 - Group 8Main article: 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification (European zone)
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