1970 FIFA World Cup Lists
The 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico featured 16 teams and was won by Brazil, who defeated Italy 4–1 in the final. It was known for Brazil’s brilliant attacking football and Pelé winning his third World Cup title.
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- The winner of the tournament was Brazil. See the 1970 final standings, and the list of all winners.
- The top goal scorer in 1970 was the German player Gerd Muller with 10 goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1970, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
- Brazil became the first nation to win three World Cups, led by Pelé in what many consider the greatest team ever assembled. See more significant events on the World Cup History list.
- In match format remained unchanged from 1958 till 1970. 16 teams competed in four groups of four. The top two teams from each group advanced to a standard knockout phase consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. See the format changes over the years.
- Yellow cards and substitutions were introduced for the first time at the FIFA World Cup. See more World Cup Firsts
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