Tactics Explained | 1954-1966: A History Of The World Cup

While football developed a lot between 1930 and 1950, it was still largely unrecognisable from the game we see today. Between 1954 and 1966, however, the game changed and morphed into a more familiar form with the development of the back four.
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uMAXit Football ponta de lanca = striker and im portuguese

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Brazil 1982 was amazing. Are they not one of the great sides to miss out on the trophy?

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[@herrerasauro7429]

One thing you failed to mention in Brazil's 1958 and 1962 side is: Zagallo played the wide left in a somewhat defensive role and Nilton Santos, the left back looked for the overlap. This is specially true on 1962, as in 1958 Nilton Santos was still expected to play a defensive left back, but to the desperation of Brazil's manager, Vicente Feola, went forward dribbling when Feola, famously shouted in desperation: "GET BACK NILTON! GET BACK" as he went forward with the ball and scoring a goal, walking back to his position being congratulated by his manager. They did that because they played on the same team, Botafogo and were used to make this move at club level.

[@KoxiWHU]

How tables turned since then: 60 years had passed, and Hungary lost to Andorra 1-0.

[@laughterhappiness5436]

The circle of life.

[@mohammedjabbar4999]

I'm very sad about situation of Hungary, I wish they back

[@nishanpaudel3960]

make a video on Mane Garincha. The most underrated player. Some Brazilians even call him better than pele

[@manasbaruah6123]

Sportspedia Because he won a World Cup on his own. Pele is revered, while Garrincha was adored

[@sohelbashar6925]

He was not better than pele I'm a lifelong Selecao fan. Many people also says Neymar better than messi & ronaldo A lot of people says ronaldinho was better than messi. Its the same case here. Garrincha was the best dribbler ever possibly. But his overall game was very much limited compared to Pele. He was one dimensional . Used to dribble a lot. Pele was the complete package

[@sohelbashar6925]

@@manasbaruah6123 Absolutely lie. That team was very good . Nilton Santos , Djalma santos these two are the best ever fullbacks pairing ever of Brazil and the world. There was midfielder like Zito who was very good.

[@pedromorais6826]

I honestly don't know a living soul that thinks that. Don't get me wrong: we adore Garrincha. He didn't win the Cup solo, nor did Pelé ever; you simply just don't do that. If it was possible, it wouldn't be the tournament we know as the ultimate glory in football. But Pelé is a unanimity. You may like other players better, preference is one thing, after all, but around here there's no contest on who's the best; he's "O Rei". I mean, Botafogo fans will tell you Mane's their favorite. I'm myself a Santos supporter, I have Pele's jerseys and he's my phone app hahahahah but if we're talking quality, he's the one player. And even globally, you can't leave him out of your top 3.

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It is also part of the truth about "The miracle of Bern", that the same Hungarian team just two weeks before the final had beaten the West German side by 8-3 (!) in their group match. For many people even today is suspicious what could happen in the half-time, after Hungary leading by 2-0. By the way, dear uMAXit Football, you probably are the best football channel ever on KZbin. Keep up the good work, you are amazing!

[@ymanyman6159]

Half-time was 2-2 and nothing happened, we're not in Hollywood

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I think Tifo Football also has a video about that. It was that West Germany fielded a weaker side to somewhat test the waters (?) or something.

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Capitalist West Germany, in the middle of the Cold War, simply had to beat the socialist Hungarian side for propaganda reasons. Hence they played the battle of Berna under absolute dopping.

[@stevensiegert]

I know that the trainer has rested some players for certain matches or basically played a B-team most of the time against weaker opponents or if needed. In the 8-2 the B-side probably played, so some players could rest. That was one of his strategies.

[@zero94m]

It was 2-2 after the first half, not 2-0. And it wasn't the same German side as in the group match. Actually it was coach Herberger's plan, to give Hungary a false impression of his team and so he rested 6 or 7 players of his starting line-up.

[@AZMedia98]

Love this insightful series. Can't wait for the 02 Brazil team's analysis. Keep up the good work!

[@guiroux867]

Like other people mentioned, it's Ponta de Lança (ç is read as an s). Nowadays, I think it's more associated with a stationaty striker (at least in Portugal)

[@antoniocalado7101]

Not "ponta de lanca", it's "ponta de lança" as in spearhead and the "ç" is read like an "s" instead of a "k". Portuguese pedantic here

[@TelecastPropellor96]

Ponta de lança presumably translates directly to 'Point of lance' in English.

[@antoniocalado7101]

There's things lost in translation when you translate literally . The Ponta de lança's english equivalent is the one spearheading the attack

[@Channel-mp4qv]

Positive Comment or Tip of the spear

[@richierich4768]

Positive Comment A literal translation would be that, yes.

[@Thepedrohhh]

We (brazilians) call the Pelé role ''Ponta de LanÇa'' not ''LanCa'' This word >Ç< sounds like the ''S''

[@Innovate22]

I was hoping you mention and further detail Pele going down early in the 62 campaign and Garrincha almost individually carrying Brazil to a World Cup win. A feat only accomplished by one other, Maradona in 86. I was hoping you would showcase the tactical adjustments Brazil made upon Pele's injury, and the additional responsibility Garrincha carried not only as a mercurial dribbler and creator but also as a goal scorer. Also missing was a mention regarding legends of the game such as Nilton and Djelma Santos who helped revolutionize the fullback position tactically in not only thee defensive prowess but also in their devastating attacking and counter attacking capabilities. A proud tradition that inspired future Brazil legends like Carlos Alberto, Roberto Carlos and Dani Alves.

[@hellowalkman4506]

kulurohera it's a actually a lie spread around by Pele haters. That 1962 squad had 3 key players, Didi, Amarildo(Pele's replacement) and Garrincha. So Garrincha did not singlehandedly win 1962 WC as some would have you believe.

[@filipefurtado8073]

Englands tactic also included changing the semi-final place at last minute and preventing the other team from resting properlly not to get thrashed by Eusebio. That was a very good tactic.

[@jtb3333]

This video inspired me to make a FIFA series based off the England side in 1966.

[@jpmarqsilva]

Excellent video lads! it is pretty curious to see how that tactics were so volatile at the time, and in each 4 years they were always changing and evolving to completely different systems. Also, congrats for the very good detail in referring how England (tried to) nullify Eusébio in 66. It was actually the major of that Portuguese team at the time. #umaxitgiveaway1 (ps: In Portugal the “ponta de lança“ (that translates to “head of the spear”) is not actualy a deep lying forward, it is the opposite, is a forward that plays as a target man for his team in the front of the attack (like Zlatan or Higuain). A forward that drops down and have the freedom to roam on the pich (like Griezman or Mbappé or Dybala) is more commonly referred as “2º Avançado” (2nd forward) ps2: Also, in the Portuguese language, the letter “c” when is turned into “ç” changes is sound. Instead of sounding like a “k” in the word “keys”, sounds like a “c” in the word “lance”).

[@hugoiwata]

Olá jpmarqsilva! Acredito que você seja de Portugal. O termo "ponta de lança" curiosamente tem significados diferentes em PT-PT e PT-BR. Em Portugal, ponta de lança é, por exemplo, Romário (o jogador que se situa mais à frente do time). No Brasil, ponta de lança é, por exemplo, Pelé (o jogador que faz a ligação do meio ao ataque). Para nós do Brasil também é surpreendente que a mesma palavra tenha significados tão distintos de um país para outro. Eu só aprendi o significado de ponta de lança em Portugal graças ao Football Manager.

[@hugoiwata]

Segue um texto em português sobre o significado brasileiro da palavra ponta de lança. Nele, há algumas análises táticas bastante interessantes, não apenas sobre Pelé, mas também sobre Zico e Maradona. otaviopinto.com/index.php/2016/07/14/pele-10-tatica/

[@jpmarqsilva]

Sim Hugo, sou de Portugal, e não fazia ideia que havia esta diferença de significado do termo "ponta de lança" de Portugal para o Brasil Obrigado!

[@Pihasanddunes1]

4:22. Had to do it, eh? Excellent vid especially the info about the development of the back four.

[@juliogalvan2832]

2:15 1958-1962 4:17 1966 5:06

[@robertoteixeira4971]

Maybe you saw too much on that Brazil, Zagallo played as a wide midfielder but off course helped the other two midfielders defending. And with Pelé, Garrincha played allways wide on the attack. My opinion :D

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Class video

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the mighty magyars! thanks, guys... love soccer nerding out

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Hungary was the best national team in the world in the 50s. 60 years later they lost to Andorra 1-0 How the mighty has fallen

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NikoBellic1300 it's sad to see nations like Russia firstly, then Hungary & most importantly The Netherlands' do so well for years then fall from grace

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"Ponta de LanÇa*

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I just have a question to ask, don't you think when they spoke about having a fifa wc in 1949 that they might as well have made it happen then the next 2 fifa wc tournaments play in 1952 in June so that it doesn't affect the Olympics ft and then in 1955?

[@mike04574]

too much scheduling problems

[@brunorochagarcia]

Brazilian here, it is not "Ponta de LanCa", but rather "ponta de lanÇa" like you dont say "barCa" but "barÇa".

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[@Apnz7]

Do 1 about iran they just qualified for the world cups with 6/8 wins and 0 goals conceded

[@hamala7437]

the changes in the magyars tactics been normal . the path to the final still not been dugged out. losing a game been always possible, be it first match or the final, but, the unexplainable, been not dugged out yet. the players fight vs Samba, some players been red carded, why !!! then played extra time Vs albiceleste. all the tournament accumulated facts will answer why Magyars side felt heavy leg probably tired leg in the final. it's similar to stressing your opponent prior to the game, using external tools, sporty ones, but the intention been deeply psychological !!

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Please do a video on the African boycott of the 1966 World Cup

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Hungary, Sweden, Czechoslovakia, West Germany.... How European football has changed

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Suleiman Mustafa west germany only unified, it didnt change

[@superpitchmen]

really a pity you dont see nations like Hungary or Sweden at that level anymore, not even in the european championships do these nations seem like they have a chance anymore

[@25fastisthebest25]

its not a pitty its generations of change and thats what national football is all about, its about a nations great generation of players like now we have a golden generation for belguim and croatia and 8 years ago it was spain it happens, move on.

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+25fastisthebest25 the problem is that Croatia and Belgium will most likely win nothing and won't be even remembered I don't particularly miss the teams I just wish teams like that could rise to the top and be competitive, for example I wouldn't mind of Belgium would be actual contenders or Croatia but this won't happen it will be Germany Argentina Brazil Italy etc, same nations as always

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Croatia missed their chance in 1998 when the had many talented players like Robert Prosinecki, Davor Suker, Boban and Alen Boksic

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Nothing about North Korea's 1966 tactics when they bested Italy in the World Cup?

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If you watch our Champions League Final preview we cover Real's tactics in that - Danny

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Cool! Thank you. You guys are amazing.

[@kumarjitbanerjee3408]

The England u-20 side won the World Cup this year

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Kumarjit Banerjee U-20/21 /=/ senior level

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BlazeMasterGaming Nope it isn't.But technically they did win the WC...

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Kumarjit Banerjee Can't equate youth championships and senior championships.

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[@carl-oscaraspinall8918]

Does anyone else actually get kind of turned on by "ugly" tactics? Like having a target man and being a bit like Tony Pulis?

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Carl-Oscar Aspinall You mean Route 1 football?Hey if it means results I'll take it

[@carl-oscaraspinall8918]

I know, but it is not only about the result: it is the thought of having an advantage ( for example heading) without necessarily being the best team. And to be honest, im actually getting quite tired of seing all that tiki taka...

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Carl-Oscar Aspinall Personally I'd rather clubs and countries be more flexible in their tactical selection

[@carl-oscaraspinall8918]

as in Spain is more based on possession?

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Carl-Oscar Aspinall as in being able to dynamically switch between possession-based tactics and long-ball play without sacrificing much in on-field quality

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[@ldn5986]

Capitalist West Germany, in the middle of the Cold War, simply had to beat the socialist Hungarian side for propaganda reasons. Hence they played the battle of Berna under absolute dopping.

[@hamala7437]

the finale been a game between magyars vs haunted magyars !! it's obvious, heavy legs, tired legs, absents, the magyars for once and for the first time had a different game to play, a total new game, the pitch been invaded, and environment to play over became full of anti clock-wise atmosphere ! there are teams counts on fingers to stand by these demonized challenges, but poor world had allowed that to appear, the magyars been presented as boys in the finale, who did what can they do, and whatever the winners used, boots, dopes, robbery, psychology, conjuring, it's obvious from team talks decades later what happened, how did it happen, people always talks tactically, but football been accumulative sport !

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