FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 greatest show on earth will take place in South Africa from the 11th June 2010 to the 11th July 2010. The Soccer World Cup has grown from its beginning in 1930 to become one of the greatest sporting events in the world. Well over a billion people are expected to follow the month long tournament between the world's top 32 soccer playing nations.
Monday, April 12, 2010
FIFA World cup History 1934
Winners Italy
Teams 16
Teams in qualifiers 32
Notable absentees Holders Uruguay, England
Surprises Egypt
Golden Boot Oldrich NejedlĂ˝ (Czechoslovakia) - 5
Stats A total of 70 goals were scored (4.12 per match); Italy (12) scored the most
Format Straight knockout, replays for drawn matches
Number of matches 17
Innovations
• The host team had to qualify
• Replays were introduced for drawn matches
Controversies
• Uruguay refused to enter the competition in retaliation for Italy not participating in the first tournament four years earlier
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