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'No Era Penal,' Pelé scored a brace in his WC Final debut, and 'The Miracle on Grass' - This DiSH for June 29
Episode 92829th June 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 2014, the Netherlands beat Mexico in a round of 16 World Cup match after Arjen Robben's dramatic flop in what became known as 'No Era Penal.'

In 1986, Argentina scored the game winner in the 86th minute to beat West Germany to win their second World Cup title.

in 1958, Brazil won their first World Cup with Vavá and Pelé scoring a pair of goals each in a 5-2 win over Sweden.

In 1950, the US shocked England 1-0 in a World Cup in a group stage match.

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