adidas shoes dominated the 1962 World Cup in Chile. They were worn in all 32 games.
Rules of the Game: The referee alone is authorized to allow an injured player to re-enter the field, whether the ball is in play or not.
Unlike the Olympics, FIFA recognizes the four Home Nations of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland- as separate entities.
The African Cup of Nations, the main international football competition in Africa, was first held in 1957.
The Netherlands' Ernie Brandt is the only man to score a goal for both teams in a World Cup game, accomplishing the feat in 1978.