EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 46 MIN

Was Mexico 70 The Greatest World Cup Ever?

from If You Know Your History: A Podcast of Remarkable Football Stories · host North One

Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore the tournament that changed football forever. From the 1968 Mexico Olympics and the birth of colour television to Pele's Brazil, England's defence of the trophy and the iconic Azteca Stadium, they uncover why this World Cup still captures the imagination more than 50 years later. The story of how football became a global spectacle begins here. #ifyouknowyourhistory #worldcup #mexico70 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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