The Cup was won by the host nation, Argentina, who defeated the Netherlands 3–1 in the final, after extra time. The final was held at River Plate’s home stadium, Estadio Monumental, in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth team (after Uruguay, Italy, England, and West Germany) to be both hosts and world champions.
Football, known as soccer in some countries like the United States and Canada, is the world’s most popular sport. It is played between two teams of eleven players, with the main goal of scoring by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net using any part of the body except the hands or arms. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and skill, combining physical endurance with mental awareness.
