The concept of qualification to World Cup depending on Continental Cups Is really interesting, and now we will see Luxemburg which it's going to be mad! I will like to see how do you handle in Conmebol the 1974 WC qualy, because Copa America was out of the calendar from 1967 to 1975 and if Argentina Is going to qualify to WC 82 ( except if they crowned Champions in '78) and 86 because their Performance were disappointing in there, specially in 1979 Copa America...of course the previous champion started from semifinals, which happened with Perú in 1979 ( 1975 champions) and Paraguay in 1983 (1979 champions)...keep on posting!
Alternate WC : Continental Cups are Qualifiers (1962-?). A Football TL
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Luxembourg actually had a decent team back then, they won’t ridicule themselves unless they drop in a very hard group, as for Conmebol qualifiers for that period, i don’t know yet but there might be a brand new copa America in 1972, we shall see. While waiting, let us vote for who will host WC 1970 !
Group A 1966
We start this 1966 World Cup with Group A, and already a big group ! Indeed titleholders Brazil got seeded with hosts England, and look as the two giants over a weak Luxembourg and a slightly-light headed Mexico. And as an opening match, the two giants got to face each other ! However the Brazilian side came weakened into the group stage, with 4 injuries, and logically conceded the first victory
On the other side, Luxembourg put up a fight against Mexico, drawing the North American squad and proving Luxembourg wasn't there just to get thrashed by the big teams.
Brazil then faced against the Luxembourgian side, and expecting an easy victory, let their guard down. However, Luxmebourg shocked them by punching them with two early goals. Shocked, the Brazilians never truly recovered but thanks to Pelé and Garrincha managed to pull back to a draw, not what was expected from the Brazilian side.
On the other hand, England much like OTL had no problem beating Mexico
Finally, drawn out and with no desire to win on the field, Brazil conceded another defeat, this time to Mexico, who now only needed Luxembourg to loose to England to qualify.
England did not underestimate Luxembourg and sent the Mexicans to the quarter finals once more, thrashing the Luxembourgian side.
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Group B 1966
This group is arguably the weakest of this World Cup. Consisting of Denmark, Hungary, Paraguay and East Germany. Although Denmark and Hungary finished 3rd and 4th of the 1964 Euro, they were still much weaker than teams such as Spain, the USSR or England. The first game pitted Denmark against East Germany, and the East Germans shockingly upset the Danish squad 3-1.
Hungary on the other hand confirmed their status as favorites of this group, easily defeating Paraguay.
In the next game Hungary assured qualification by beating East Germany quite easily
Denmark kept itself alive by also thrashing Paraguay, who has become the punching-ball of the group
In the decisive matchdays, East Germany confirmed its place by also defeating the Paraguayans who couldn't put a single goal in at the end of the tournament
Denmark managed to seize a draw versus Hungary, but that would not be enough for them to qualify. Hungary therefore tops the group ahead of East Germany.
Hungary on the other hand confirmed their status as favorites of this group, easily defeating Paraguay.
In the next game Hungary assured qualification by beating East Germany quite easily
Denmark kept itself alive by also thrashing Paraguay, who has become the punching-ball of the group
In the decisive matchdays, East Germany confirmed its place by also defeating the Paraguayans who couldn't put a single goal in at the end of the tournament
Denmark managed to seize a draw versus Hungary, but that would not be enough for them to qualify. Hungary therefore tops the group ahead of East Germany.
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Seems Paraguay did it awfully wrong!...I hoped more than them, usually a tough team in south american competitions, despite winnable...but well, football is the way it is....I can't hardly wait for Argentina!, great moment at international club competitions, great names players but a never ending internal turmoil in national teams organisation at that time..
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Yeah Paraguay didn't do things correctly, however some of their South American pals might avenge them...
Group C 1966
Group C has an overall mediocre level of teams. European Champions Spain looked to be seeded with a rising Swedish squad, a weak French side and a surprising Bolivian team. If Spain were predicted to get out of their group, who was going to take that second seed was anyone's guess.
The first game between Bolivia and Sweden was a test. With both squads looking strong however, none could take a definitive advantage over the other, resulting in a draw that favoured neither team.
Spain starts her tourney with a bang, smashing a very defensively weak French squad.
Once again Bolivia couldn't find the decisive goal against France, except maybe a last minute penalty to tie it up. With a second draw, a Spanish victory against Sweden is imperative for Bolivia to stay alive in the race to quarters.
And Spain delivered, with a second strong showing, it proved Spain were miles ahead of their opponents, who will have to go for second place.
Another easy victory for Spain, which would make the winner of Sweden-France the second team to advance to the quarters. With a draw however, there would be a three-way tiebreaker for the first time in World Cup history.
The Swedes have their way with a disintegrating French squad, and make their way to the 1966 WC Quarterfinals, hoping to recreate the 1958 exploit of reaching the final.
The first game between Bolivia and Sweden was a test. With both squads looking strong however, none could take a definitive advantage over the other, resulting in a draw that favoured neither team.
Spain starts her tourney with a bang, smashing a very defensively weak French squad.
Once again Bolivia couldn't find the decisive goal against France, except maybe a last minute penalty to tie it up. With a second draw, a Spanish victory against Sweden is imperative for Bolivia to stay alive in the race to quarters.
And Spain delivered, with a second strong showing, it proved Spain were miles ahead of their opponents, who will have to go for second place.
Another easy victory for Spain, which would make the winner of Sweden-France the second team to advance to the quarters. With a draw however, there would be a three-way tiebreaker for the first time in World Cup history.
The Swedes have their way with a disintegrating French squad, and make their way to the 1966 WC Quarterfinals, hoping to recreate the 1958 exploit of reaching the final.
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Group D 1966
Group D has two monsters and favorites of this tourney : the USSR and Argentina, but also two of the weakest team of the tourney : Ireland and Israel. However, no one is safe from an upset...
The first game pits the USSR against Israel. The young Israeli squad will be able tu put a goal through Lev Yashin, but cannot avoid defeat against one of the favorites of the tournament, and only collapsing very late into the game.
Argentina also assumes her status as a contender for the cup, beating Ireland in their opening game
However, Argentina gets taken aback by a strong Israeli squad, who shuts down the argentine strikers and gets a draw, after a big controversy. Indeed, the referee chose for this match was from the UAR, who had just lost yet another war against Israel. At the 13th minute, an Argentine player slips on the ball and falls in the box. Mr.Kandil gives a penalty, which Bernao scores. Furthermore, several fouls against Israeli players were not called upon, sparking FIFA outrage and the firing of Ali Kandil from any international competitions for five years.
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The other game qualifies the USSR into the quarter finals
Adding even more pressure onto the Argentine squad to perform against the Soviet Union, Israel beats Ireland in an unexpected victory.
The decisive game proved to be in favour of Argentina. Holding on to a draw, the Argentine squad clinched second place and went through to the quarter finals, preventing Israel from becoming the first Asian country to pass to the quarter-finals.
The first game pits the USSR against Israel. The young Israeli squad will be able tu put a goal through Lev Yashin, but cannot avoid defeat against one of the favorites of the tournament, and only collapsing very late into the game.
Argentina also assumes her status as a contender for the cup, beating Ireland in their opening game
However, Argentina gets taken aback by a strong Israeli squad, who shuts down the argentine strikers and gets a draw, after a big controversy. Indeed, the referee chose for this match was from the UAR, who had just lost yet another war against Israel. At the 13th minute, an Argentine player slips on the ball and falls in the box. Mr.Kandil gives a penalty, which Bernao scores. Furthermore, several fouls against Israeli players were not called upon, sparking FIFA outrage and the firing of Ali Kandil from any international competitions for five years.
The other game qualifies the USSR into the quarter finals
Adding even more pressure onto the Argentine squad to perform against the Soviet Union, Israel beats Ireland in an unexpected victory.
The decisive game proved to be in favour of Argentina. Holding on to a draw, the Argentine squad clinched second place and went through to the quarter finals, preventing Israel from becoming the first Asian country to pass to the quarter-finals.
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Pictures Group Stage 1966
Group A : Coin toss before the England vs Luxembourg game
Group A : Garrincha equalizes against Luxembourg
Group B : Hungarian players celebrate a goal versus East Germany
Group B : East German strikers fail to get past the Hungarian defense
Group C : Spanish players pose for a photo before the Spain v Bolivia game
Group C : Spain celebrate a third goal against France
Group D : Argentine players gather around referee Ali Kamin before yet another free kick for the Argentine squad
Group D : The USSR forces through the Israeli blockade for the second time
Thanks a lot ! Also for those who cannot wait, here are the quarterfinal matches :
England v East Germany
Spain v Argentina
Hungary v Mexico
USSR v Sweden
And the Australian delegation confirmed the host cities for the 1970 WC :
Furthermore, like IRL, we will have a FIFA commitee deciding on the location of the 1974, 1978 and 1982 WCs during the 1966 WC. We will start with the 1974 WC bids : West Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands are candidates
England v East Germany
Spain v Argentina
Hungary v Mexico
USSR v Sweden
And the Australian delegation confirmed the host cities for the 1970 WC :
Furthermore, like IRL, we will have a FIFA commitee deciding on the location of the 1974, 1978 and 1982 WCs during the 1966 WC. We will start with the 1974 WC bids : West Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands are candidates
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Damn that kinda sucks. Alright then, written poll. Who hosts WC 1974 ?
A West Germany
B Spain
C Italy
D Netherlands