2010
The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa
The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa.
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1987
First ever Rugby World Cup kicks off with New Zealand playing Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand
First ever Rugby World Cup kicks off with New Zealand playing Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
1995
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup i
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment.
1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Arg
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of�
2010
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
1930
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
2023
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and…
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and written by Jean Dujardin, Olivier Ferracci and Nora Matthey, took place at the Stade de�
1962
During the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one o
During the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history.
1954
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns viole
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game.
2019
The United States defeated the Netherlands 2–0 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Lyon, France.
The United States defeated the Netherlands 2–0 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Lyon, France.
1990
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the…
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
1982
Italy defeats West Germany 3–1 to win the FIFA World Cup.
Italy defeats West Germany 3–1 to win the FIFA World Cup.
2014
Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.
Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.
1930
The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.
The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.
1966
England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.
England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.
1961
The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outs
The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outside the Commonwealth of Nations until 1 June 1994, when South Africa is returned�
1993
Most of the Zambia national football team lose their lives in a plane crash off Libreville, Gabon en route to Dakar, Sen
Most of the Zambia national football team lose their lives in a plane crash off Libreville, Gabon en route to Dakar, Senegal to play a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Senegal.
1975
Fifteen West African countries sign the Treaty of Lagos, creating the Economic Community of West African States
Fifteen West African countries sign the Treaty of Lagos, creating the Economic Community of West African States.
1994
South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vot
South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vote. The Interim Constitution comes into force.
2014
The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA…
The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, in a match dubbed the Mineiraço.