MEXICO CITY (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 21, 1970, Brazil won the World Cup in Mexico in thrilling fashion. After defeating Italy 4-1 in the final, Brazil was given the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently ...

Carlo Ancelotti discusses why he took the Brazil job, life in Rio de Janeiro, his excitement over the FIFA World Cup 26 and obligation to win the title.

The incomparable Pele passed away on 29 December 2022. In this previous interview with FIFA, he discusses Sweden 1958 and Mexico 1970. ’Maracanazo’ devastated Brazil. Yet it bore a promise that would ...

The Brazil side of 1970 was arguably the greatest side ever to take to the field. The World Cup winners from Mexico have gone down in history with ... Uruguay were seen off 3-1 in the semi-final - the ...

In Mexico on June 21st in1970, Brazil won its' third FIFA World Cup, becoming the first country to do so. Led by Pelé, who had one goal and two assists in the final match, where he also became the ...

Brazil's 1970 World Cup triumph in Mexico is seen as Pele's crowning glory. He was the star of what is often considered the best side the world has ever seen, but while Pele's superstardom endures to ...