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1970 FIFA World Cup

1970 FIFA World Cup
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The 1970 FIFA World Cup was the ninth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for men's senior national teams. Held from 31 May to 21 June in Mexico, it was the first World Cup tournament held outside Europe and South America, and also the first hosted in North America.

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Timeline

  1. 1966 FIFA World CupJuly 11, 1966 – July 30, 1966
  2. 1968 Summer OlympicsOctober 12, 1968 – October 27, 1968
  3. 1968 Winter OlympicsFebruary 6, 1968 – February 18, 1968
  4. 1970 FIFA World Cup (this page)May 31, 1970 – June 21, 1970
  5. 1972 Summer OlympicsAugust 26, 1972 – September 11, 1972
  6. 1972 Winter OlympicsFebruary 3, 1972 – February 13, 1972

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