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DEU: FIFA World Cup 1954

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Throwback World Cup: Hustle and heart set these historic photos apart

In honor of Throwback Thursday and in celebration of the World Cup, enjoy these historic photos from key soccer matches of yesteryear.

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First World Cup

Uruguay, 1930

30th July 1930: Uruguayan captain Jose Nazassi (left) shakes hands with his Argentinian counterpart 'Nolo' Fereyra before the final of the first world Cup competition in Montevideo, which Uruguay won . With them is referee John Langenus and linesmen Saucedo and Henry Christophe. Uruguay won 4-2. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
— Keystone / Hulton Archive
World Cup Equalizer

30th July 1930: Uruguayan keeper Enrique Ballestrero fails to save a shot from Argentina's Carlos Peucelle to equalising the score at 2-2 in the final of the first world Cup competition in Montevideo, Uruguay. Uruguay eventually won 4-2. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
— Keystone / Hulton Archive
1930 WORLD CUP FINAL

1930: FERNANDEZ, CEA AND SCARONE OF URUGUAY CELEBRATE DURING THE 1930 WORLD CUP FINAL. Mandatory Credit: HULTON PICTURE LIBRARY/ALLSPORT
— Hulton Archive / Hulton Archive
French defender Jacques Mairesse (L) blo

Italy, 1934

French defender Jacques Mairesse (L) blocks the shot of Austrian forward Anton Schall during the World Cup first round soccer match between Austria and France 27 May 1934 in Turin. Austria defeated France 3-2 in extra time. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
Italian national soccer team players pos

Italian national soccer team players pose for a group picture, 10 June 1934 in Rome, before their World Cup final against Czechoslovakia. Italy won the title beating Czechoslovakia 2-1 in extra time. (From 2nd L : Luis Monti, and from 4th L : Angelo Schiavio, Raimundo Orsi, Giovanni Ferrari, Enrique Guaita, Giuseppe Meazza - with flag -, Giamperro Combi, Attilio Ferraris IV, Luigi Allemandi, Luigi Bertolini) (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
Swiss forward Lauro Amado (C, dark jersey) tries t

France, 1938

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 9: Swiss forward Lauro Amado (C, dark jersey) tries to kick the ball past German goalkeeper Rudi Raftl as forward Andre \"Trello\" Abegglen (2nd R) looks on during the World Cup second preliminary round soccer match between the two teams 09 June 1938 at the Parc des Princes in Paris. After playing to a 1-1 tie 04 June in Paris, Switzerland won the second match 4-2 as Abbegglen scored the last two goals. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
The captains of the French and Italian n

The captains of the French and Italian national soccer teams Etienne Mattler (R) and Giuseppe Meazza watch the coin toss as Belgian referee Louis Baert stands in the middle 12 June 1938 in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris, before the start of the World Cup quarterfinal match between the two nations. (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
Joe Gaetjens

Brazil, 1950

U.S. center forward Joe Gaetjens is carried off by cheering fans after his team beat England 1-0 in the World Cup qualifier match at Belohorizonte, Brazil, June 28, 1950. Gaetjens scored the winning goal in the shock result of the tournament. (AP Photo)
— Uncredited / AP
SOCCER-WORLD CUP-1950-BRAZIL-SWEDEN

Brazilian forward Ademir (C) watches the ball go into the net as he scores his team's opening goal past Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson during their World Cup final round match on July 09, 1950 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Ademir scored four goals as Brazil beat Sweden 7-1. (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
** FILE ** Uruguay player Ghiggia scores during the World Cup Final, against Brazil, in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 1950 . Uruguay defeated  Brazil 2-1 to win the 1950 World Cup. (AP Photo)

** FILE ** Uruguay player Ghiggia scores during the World Cup Final, against Brazil, in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 1950 . Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-1 to win the 1950 World Cup. (AP Photo)
— Anonymous / WCSCC AP

Switzerland, 1954

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RAHN GROSICS

West Germany's Helmut Rahn, center with arms raised, celebrates after tying the score in the World Cup final against Hungary at Wankdorf Stadium in Berne, Switzerland, July 4, 1954. Hungarian players, including goalie Gyula Grosics, on ground at right, react to the goal. Germany went on to defeat Hungary 3-2 to win the World Cup. (AP Photo)
— Anonymous / WCSCC AP
DEU: FIFA World Cup 1954

BERN, SWITZERLAND - JULY 4: The German Team celebrate after they won the FIFA World Cup 1954 final match between Hungary and Germany on July 4, 1954 in Bern, Switzerland (Photo by Bongarts/Getty Images)
— Bongarts / Bongarts
Brazil Wins

Sweden, 1958

The Brazilian football team running with the Swedish flag after beating Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 World Cup final in Stockholm. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
— Keystone / Hulton Archive
Pele In The Air

Brazilian football star Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) and Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson jump for the ball during the 1958 World Cup Final in Sweden. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
— Keystone / Hulton Archive
The Flying Welshman

21st June 1958: Ivor Allchurch of Wales jumping for the ball against Hideraldo Bellini and Nilton De Sordi of Brazil during their World Cup quarter final match in Gothenburg. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
— Keystone / Hulton Archive
Santos (left) and Pele Brazil, hug each other after Brazil won the World Cup Final, in Rasunde Stadium, Stockholm, June 29,1958.Brazil defeated Sweden in the Final  5-2 and won the Jules Rimet Trophy. (AP-Photo/hg/SUB,Reportagebild)

Santos (left) and Pele Brazil, hug each other after Brazil won the World Cup Final, in Rasunde Stadium, Stockholm, June 29,1958.Brazil defeated Sweden in the Final 5-2 and won the Jules Rimet Trophy. (AP-Photo/hg/SUB,Reportagebild)
— WCSCC AP
Mexican Score

England, 1966

Mexican footballer Enrique Borja, no. 20, is embraced by team mates after scoring Mexico's goal against France during their Group A World Cup match at Wembley 13th July 1966. France later equalised and the game finished 1-1. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
— Central Press / Hulton Archive
Football Fashion

11th July 1966: Football fan Elaine Humby from Streatham, London, wearing decorative World Cup earrings to the kick-off match between England and Uruguay at Wembley (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images)
— Chris Ware / Hulton Archive
Missed Brazilian Chance

A Brazilian attack is diverted by the Hungarian goalkeeper Gerei in their Group C match at Goodison Park during the 1966 World Cup in England, 15th July 1966. Hungary beat Brazil 3-1 to eliminate them from the quarter finals. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
— Central Press / Hulton Archive
World Cup Match

15th July 1966: Pedro Rocha scores for Uruguay in their Group A World Cup match against France at the White City satdium. Uruguay won the match 2-1. (Photo by Norman Quicke/Express/Getty Images)
— Norman Quicke / Hulton Archive
Shoots And Scores

29th July 1966: Portugal's Eusebio (white shirt) hammers his penalty kick past Russia's Lev Yashin, to put his country in the lead during the World Cup third place play off game at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
— Keystone / Hulton Archive
Brazilian forward Ja?rzinho falls down after being

Mexico, 1970

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 21: Brazilian forward Janrzinho falls down after being pushed off by Italian defender Giacinto Facchetti 21 June 1970 in Mexico City during the World Cup final between Brazil and Italy. Brazil beat Italy 4-1 with Janrzinho scoring the third goal. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
West German forward Gerd Mueller (C) scores on a h

West Germany, 1974

HAMBURG, GERMANY - JUNE 18: West German forward Gerd Mueller (C) scores on a header past Australian goalkeeper Jack Reilly (L) and defenders Manfred Schaefer (2nd L) and Ray Richards (R) during the World Cup first round soccer match between West Germany and Australia 18 June 1974 in Hamburg. West Germany beat Australia 3-0. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
Argentina Celebrate

Argentina, 1978

2 Jun 1978: Argentina players celebrate as they score a goal during the FIFA World Cup Finals match against Hungary played at the Estadio Monumental, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina won the match 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Allsport/Hulton\
— Hulton Archive / Hulton Archive
Brazilian midfielder Zico jubilates after scoring

Spain, 1982

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 2: Brazilian midfielder Zico jubilates after scoring the first goal for his team as Argentinan goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol watches the ball in the net 02 July 1982 in Barcelona during the World Cup second round soccer match between Brazil and Argentina. Brazil beat Argentina 3-1. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)
— Staff / AFP
Bulgarian Alexander Markov (L) kicks the

Mexico, 1986

Bulgarian Alexander Markov (L) kicks the ball away from Argentinian midfielder Sergio Daniel Batista as he was about to hit it during the World Cup first round soccer match between Argentina and Bulgaria 10 June 1986 in Mexico City. Argentina won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/DEL PERCIO (Photo credit should read DEL PERCIO/AFP/Getty Images)
— Del Percio / AFP
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