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England
The 1966 world champions, beaten 1–0 by Brazil in 1970 in the match of Gordon Banks's save from Pelé.
England arrived in Mexico in 1970 as world champions. Their group match with Brazil in Guadalajara on 7 June was the most anticipated of the first round. Gordon Banks stopped a Pelé header, and Jairzinho scored the only goal in the second half.