1970 FIFA World Cup final

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The final match of the 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth edition of FIFA's competition for national football teams, was played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, on 21 June 1970, and was contested by Brazil and Italy. The tournament comprised hosts Mexico, defending champions England, and 14 other teams who emerged from the qualification phase, organized by the six FIFA confederations. The 16 teams competed in a group stage, from which 8 teams qualified for the knockout stage. En route to the final, Brazil finished atop Group 3, with three wins, before defeating Peru in the quarter-final and Uruguay in the semi-final. Italy finished first in Group 2, with one win and two draws, after which they defeated Mexico in the quarter-final and West Germany in the semi-final.

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