One Lesson From Every World Cup Winner

In the almost one hundred year history of the World Cup, only eight nations have managed to be victorious at least once. Many great sides from 1954 Hungary, 1974 Netherlands, and 2018 Croatia have tried and failed. So what makes a World Cup winner and how can lessons from the past be used to crown a new champion?
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[@user-dm8il9ew9t]

I'd say 2014 Germany was a case of long term plan pays off, they had been preparing that team since 2006 (with Lahm, Podolski, Schweinsteiger) and got great results in 2010 (with Neuer, Ozil, Muller) before winning in 2014. As for 2022 Argentina, I'd say learn to adapt. They recovered from the loss to Saudi Arabia at the first game with a lot of changes, they changed their tactics for Croatia and dominated the team that beat Brazil, changed once again for France and had them on the ropes until a lucky penalty that completely changed the game (although I agree patience played a huge role in surviving Netherlands and the momentum change against France).

[@intothefray12]

Really great point on Germany, carried the momentum through and stuck with their coach through that time too. Scaloni was certainly adept at shifting where he had to. Thanks for watching!

[@REALMX11]

Watching the history and lessons of the World Cup made me realize that no matter of what squad, players, or coaches; you must work together, not heavily rely on one players, and not being egotistical and full of themselves. Do all of this and learning your mistakes; you/your team will make it farther and some chance of winning a tournament. Unless you pay the ref or cheat your way to the final but karma will bite you later on. Also what I heard that the 1986 World Cup host was originally gonna be Columbia but something happened to Columbia and FIFA give it to Mexico

[@intothefray12]

Colombia basically did not have the money to comply with FIFA guidelines. Sad as they would be a great host, big footballing nations. But you're exactly right with your prognosis of lessons. Thanks for watching.

[@REALMX11]

@@intothefray12 you’re welcome and ooooh okay. I didn’t know that. Thank you for what happened to Columbia hosting the 1986 World Cup and yeah they could be a great host and their culture and stadiums as well.

[@intothefray12]

@@REALMX11 I'd love to see a shared World Cup of Colombia and Ecuador. I think that'd be absolutely fantastic.

[@REALMX11]

@@intothefray12 ooooooh…..that is a good one.

[@chazmaru9583]

Great comment!

[@chazmaru9583]

1998: That’s not the lesson. The success of that France team was built on completely revamping and investing in their youth program in 1994 after failing to qualify for two World Cups in a row. The youth program of France in the 90s (led by Gerard Houiller who would later manage Liverpool FC) had a huge influence on how the 2010 Spain, the 2014 Germany and the 2018-22 England squads were built.

[@juanjoseph]

"youth program" in Africa lol

[@NIDOKING]

If this was about players, not nations, then 2002 would be the "Never give up" lesson as Ronaldo came back after two crushing injuries that sidelined him for almost 2 years to then win it all in that World Cup so the world remembered why he was considered the best in the world before his knee tore down. He's by far the best center forward I've ever watched, and the best player not named Messi who played football while I was alive, and how he overcame what ended so many footballing careers to play back at the highest level again for another good 5 years was bonkers considering the rather recent, at the time, downfall of players like van Basten due to injury problems.

[@intothefray12]

R9 was an absolute phenomenon and people who never watched him are missing out. He was a demon, lightning fast, strong and had the finishing to match. But you're absolutely right, the fact he managed to come back from such a devastating injury, adapt his game and still compete at the highest level was a testament to his brilliance. Thanks for watching.

[@chusty93]

More than patience, I would say that the lesson from 2022 WC is to not underestimate the rival. Argentina (my country) had won the Copa America the year before and the Finalissima against Italy. We were feeling a bit confident, that the group stage would be easy, and still Argentina was defeated in the first match against Saudi Arabia. Never made that mistake again. Never underestimated an opponent again for the rest of the tournament. If Saudi Arabia was capable of defeating Argentina, so were Mexico, Poland and Australia. Every opponent had to be taken seriously.

[@intothefray12]

Really good point. They actually got more and more ruthless as the tournament went on.

[@chusty93]

@@intothefray12 Yes. And for the rest of the torunament, both fans and players felt that every single match was a world cup final, even in the group stage, since the defeat against Arabia forced us to beat Mexico and Poland to get to the next round.

[@eltoro9446]

Tata Martino beat Mexico that second game, no one else

[@dj71162]

It's okay saying "togetherness" won the Germans the 1954 final, but having seen the highlights and stats, I just think Hungary were ridiculously unlucky not to win and it just goes to show how far luck goes. Hungary had more chances, hit the woodwork, had a goal ruled out for a dubious offside, and the complete opposite of togetherness, the German keeper Turek made numerous wonder saves.

[@intothefray12]

It's a fair comment and Hungary were desperately unlucky I agree, I just think the fact Germany even made it to the final is unbelievable given the fact they were playing semi-pro. I think if they didn't have a great team unity they never would have made it. Thanks for watching

[@jimmyyue238]

The sides participating the match can also have the serious effect as in 1954, the FIFA definitely wanted West Germany to win over Hungary despite being underdog. Even in modern day, referee can also impact too. Although there is also an example but is U20 world cup in 2019 after USA knocked France and suddenly became favorites to reach the final (and even winning the world cup by beating Ukraine in the final!) but suffered a shock defeat to Ecuador in quarterfinals (USA U17 and U20's quarterfinals curse).

[@timeanagy8495]

Hungary was very unlucky. The Hungarian team was one of the best teams ever if not the best. The German team was good, but not so good. There were some serious incidents (like the disallowed Hungarian goal). Maybe this was the only final where the much better team lost. The Hungarian team was frightening. In 6 years they had this one loss. They still hold some records, like the highest Elo points ever or the 27 goals scored in the World Cup. Without this one loss the team's reputation would be even higher. If Im not mistaken, without that loss they would have had 51 matches without a single loss... Incredible.

[@smilesmile8364]

Why do you think it's only a small group. Most times Argentina Brasil Germany and Italy have had so much help from refs. It's nearly impossible 4 another Country to win it. Germany , literally Diving all their World Cups together.

[@MihailParshin]

There is also one very important thing. Influence/politics/bribing or whatever shady that happens outside the pitch. This has helped more than 50% of the winners. No matter if you(the reader) like it or not. Here are a lot of examples: Both in 30,34 and 38 you had a host(or like something like semi host in Italy in France) that got helped by power of their police or political regime. You also have cases like 66 ot 98, when again the winner was host and had very shady thing happening to opponents or somehow good callings for their side. There are also the Germans in 54 that doped(although in the rules, it's still a moral dishonesty). You have Argentina winning 78 with the help of their regime and that famous Peru match. Also Argentina having 'the hand of God' or 'penalty for Argentina'. Also France got rewarded too many penalties last 2 WC or had a case like with England that could have been another 2-3 England penalties. Also their win in 98 when Ronaldo somehow got problems exactly the night before final(it's very shady 'coincedence'). There are more cases for sure, but I think those were enough. You still have to have one of the best teams to win a WC, but it does also help to have a help from outside or some shady coincidences that help you in multiple occasions in a row.

[@intothefray12]

Yep, its a tough line to consider the repercussions of corruption. If you chalk up many of the wins to nefarious activity you certainly lose the magic of the World Cup. Thanks for your views and for watching the video

[@aandwdabest]

This is an interesting to consider.

[@LMC-xz6qh]

This. Very, very few (if any) world cup winners didn't have some sort of controversy.

[@MihailParshin]

@@LMC-xz6qh Who didn't have it? England in 66(which till this day can't win anything else) who got unfair goal to the Germans in the final? Or that the Portugal players had to go to 1 stadium, but then the match was changed in last moment and such making them harder before the game? Or France in '98, who also couldn't win anything till about 10 years ago and the previous 2 or 3 WC they didn't even qualify? And somehow the biggest star of the tournament got I'll exactly the night before the game? Or all those hosts when WC was new? Read some news about them, to see how many of those WC used their leaders, or police, or army to do some shit to others so they can have it easier. Even this last WC was very special, wasn't it? Penalty for Argentina almost every match, Infantino with the 'injustice if Messi doesn't win it' and the Qataries with 'Messi is our favourite and it would be pleasure if we give him the trophy'. Explain also how Messi(in his peak) couldn't score more than 2 goals every other WC, but somehow now scored in almost every match? And that are just those that are the obvious ones. Who knows if there aren't some other for who nobody's expecting.

[@elpibedeloslirios5151]

You got a point, but you also don't understand the game. That's why your comment lose strenght.@@MihailParshin

[@ARH429]

Very innovative idea for the video!

[@user-vj3lt1gc6y]

Keep up the great content! Hope you grow well in 2024 and looking forward to seeing more videos. 🥰

[@intothefray12]

Thank you so much!

[@thatguy5165]

Great video essay mate, i enjoyed it!

[@intothefray12]

Thank you so much!

[@zeefah1682]

brilliant video , love from singapore 🇸🇬 ❤️

[@intothefray12]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@haroldrichardmodiya3701]

Excellent video

[@intothefray12]

Too kind, thank you for watching!

[@aandwdabest]

Great video man, you deserve more views.

[@intothefray12]

Thank you, that's really kind!

[@strausshome6911]

the first great dynasty was Uruguay,.......four time champion of Fifa international tournaments. Also has a record of 22 consecutive years of never loosing (at all) in international fifa tournaments. Never to be equaled.

[@Carmyhsv1896]

That's a good bloody video mate...

[@intothefray12]

Thank you!

[@mr.smart75]

One of the best videos I have ever seen over the WC History! 2026 will be one of the best aswell! We wait to watch!

[@intothefray12]

Thank you so much. 2026 can't come quick enough!

[@enochlee3601]

I suppose this video might be updated once 2026's winner is declared and you can probably do this with a couple other tournaments too like the Euros for example

[@intothefray12]

Absolutely, the lessons of Greece 04, Denmark 92 and Portugal 16 would be interesting

[@juanjoseph]

1966: "Just cheat, simply buy out all the reffs in every match" That's how England won

[@peterplayz7215]

good video

[@intothefray12]

Thank you!

[@videogameboy7818]

Fantastic video 🫡

[@intothefray12]

Thank you sir!

[@Midtable1881]

Brilliant video, what about one for the Euros winners? Would be good to see what Greece’s lesson would say.

[@intothefray12]

Thank you! Good idea, Denmark '92 and Portugal '16 would be interesting too.

[@dryames4319]

Great concept, you should do one for the Euros too

[@intothefray12]

I think I will, especially given some of the surprising winners the euros has had. Thanks for watching!

[@brianforde7967]

I’m saying if Daniel Passarella did walk out, he definitely came back because facts confirm he has 2 FIFA World Cup medals (‘78 + ‘86)

[@intothefray12]

Yep he does, I believe he's the only player in history to have that. He was still part of the Argentina squad for '86.

[@BladeXRG]

Passarella didn't leave the argentinian squad, he got infected by a bacteria after eating bad food at a mexican restaurant and couldn't play any match. To this day it's suspected that Bilardo, who studied medicine, wanted him to be out so Maradona could be captain, since they didn't get along.

[@martinranalli8572]

Hi. Good video. What do you think of winning the World Cup final on penalties like in 1994, 2006 and 2022?

[@intothefray12]

Hi, thanks for watching! I think you definitely have to give more leniency to the losing team. I think fortunately all 3 penalty winners were the right one in terms of performance in the final. Penalties is mostly mental so largely you get the winner you expect.

[@martinranalli8572]

@@intothefray12 Ok. Do you agree that penalty shootouts are not a lottery even though alot of people claim they are?.

[@intothefray12]

@@martinranalli8572 I don't think they're a lottery, no.

[@pablorey9203]

If you watch Argentina - Perú in 1978, you will change your mind, radically. Peru started better, almost scored goals at least 3 times... respect 1966... you, in this case, were a bit too soft. A German referee in a semifinal and an English one in the other? Come on... the ridiculous expulsion of Ratin, the ghost goal... to name a few...

[@isheanmmo9357]

2026 :Portugal wins the Wc. Lesson: trust in Christ....

[@strausshome6911]

1950 be the foil to arrogance,.........ok I get it. You know arrogance was there. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro came out publicly just before with promise to finish touches to Maracana (in this case remaining paint color to bottom stands) in the colors of the winner, assuming in the bag that Brazil would be it. He thought he would fan the wave of obtimism and get liked,........so happend that he had to paint and forever remind all future attandents for decades of the aftermath of the opposite team, celeste sky blue, winning and presumtionsness. He went on to regret making promise but fullfilled it.

[@intothefray12]

This is a great anecdote, thanks for sharing!

[@istaranlaura4342]

Gut.viedio.nou. Mike.ebout.Belguim Goldeneraion😊❤

[@encorefootball]

The presenting skills are top notch

[@intothefray12]

Thank you so much

[@vermilionaenemo]

In the last World Cup, the lesson should be something like ''be lucky'' or '' striken by Lady Luck'' ; having watched carefully all World Cups since 1994 I can definitely say I cannot remember such a lucky winner.

[@aandwdabest]

Lucky is one thing, but it’s undeniable that Argentina in 2022 WC plays solid, adaptable team football.

[@LMC-xz6qh]

Yeah it sure takes luck to win 3 tournaments in 2 years and reach a 35 game unbeaten streak, huh.

[@triciclosonido]

honest question: where is the luck? I would argue that luck, if a factor, was against Argentina and not in its favor. Few teams had to overcame as much hurdles in their way to win the world cup.

[@eltoro9446]

So Argentina have never won without controversy is what I got out of it

[@bjehulk]

What’s your personal favorite World Cup?

[@intothefray12]

2010 World Cup. It was the second World Cup of my life (I remember) and even though the football was hit and miss, the energy of the whole tournament captivated me.

[@marcialjunior8251]

This was a very common sense arguments i ever see. If you di some deeper research, you see that the lessons e facts will change.

[@gbalph4]

I wonder what 2026 will be. Probably endurance with noise blocking.

[@intothefray12]

Endurance likely especially with travel time!

[@antoniosamarzija7085]

Did you just said ww ay ay as letter I? Dude it is roman numeral meaning 2 not I, I

[@intothefray12]

I'm aware. But if I would have said W W 2. You wouldn't have known I was saying it in Roman Numerals ;)

[@DibsEquipped]

Messi in the semifinals in Qatar was the greatest performance ever in football IMO.

[@roryslaine7896]

Dubious take.

[@lalogonzalez1694]

For me the game against Netherland

[@niteshanthony2324]

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[@DizzyMakavelli]

Argentina always in some shady things when it comes to World Cups. That’s amazing!

[@Kassap.72]

lesson from 2022 world cup is if you are a teacher's pet and you put some money in refs pocket you will win it

[@intothefray12]

Argentina have done it before!

[@johnlemon2916]

Cry more

[@KimiFan2002]

The whole semis were a bit dodgy tbf, just look at some of the Moroccan’s lack of finishing when through on goal, some of it looks a bit fishy

[@user-vj3lt1gc6y]

Keep up the great content! Hope you grow well in 2024 and looking forward to seeing more videos. 🥰