At the 1974 World Cup in Germany, 80% of all players wore adidas boots. The home team, outfitted head-to-toe in adidas, won the tournament.
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.
Rules of the Game: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his hands before releasing it from his possession.
The mascot for the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico was a sombrero-wearing jalapeno pepper named Pique.
The current World Cup trophy will be retired in 2038 when there is no more room for the champion's name.
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