Rules of the Game: During a kick-off, the opponents of the team taking the kick-off must be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play.
Rules of the Game: For FIFA matches, the ball should have a circumference of not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins).
Rules of the Game: For FIFA matches, the ball should have a circumference of not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins).
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.
The 1970 World Cup was the first to be televised in color.