Football: World Cup Finals

1	Although Uruguay's victory over Brazil is often referred to as the final of the 1950 tournament, it was actually only the final game of the final group. The winners of the four first round groups played at this stage; going into the final game, Brazil were one point ahead of Uruguay and only needed to draw
2	After extra time – score after 90 minutes 2–2. West Germany equalised (Weber) in the 90th minute. Geoff Hurst scored the only hat trick in a World Cup final
3	Neeskens put the Netherlands ahead with a penalty in the second minute
4	After extra time – score after 90 minutes 1-1
5	In 1986, Mexico became the first country to host the World Cup finals for a second time. Colombia had originally been chosen as the host nation, but resigned in 1982, largely for economic reasons. Mexico was selected as the new host in May 1983
6	Brazil won 3–2 on penalties. Two Italians missed, and Taffarel saved one; Pagliuca saved Brazil's first penalty (taken by Marcio Santos)
7	After extra time – score after 90 minutes 1-1. Italy won 5–3 on penalties. Trezuguet missed (hit the bar); France's 5th penalty was not taken as it was superfluous
8	After extra time – score after 90 minutes 0-0. Goal scored by Andrés Iniesta with 4 minutes of extra time remaining
9	After extra time – score after 90 minutes 0–0. Goal scored by Mario Götze with 7 minutes of extra time remaining

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