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The '''1976 World Cup''', also called the '''1976 Koyevka World Cup''', was an international football tournament contested by men's national teams which took place between 9 April to 16 April, 1976 in [[Koyevka]], [[UCSS]] (now [[Beleroskov]]). It was the fourth [[World Cup (Iearth)|World Cup]], a worldwide football tournament held once every year. The tournament phase involved 32 teams, of which all came through qualifying competitions at the start of the event from an original 64 national teams. At the time, it was one of the most watched sporting events in the history of the world. | The '''1976 World Cup''', also called the '''1976 Koyevka World Cup''', was an international football tournament contested by men's national teams which took place between 9 April to 16 April, 1976 in [[Koyevka]], [[UCSS]] (now [[Beleroskov]]). It was the fourth [[World Cup (Iearth)|World Cup]], a worldwide football tournament held once every year. The tournament phase involved 32 teams, of which all came through qualifying competitions at the start of the event from an original 64 national teams. At the time, it was one of the most watched sporting events in the history of the world. | ||
31 national teams advanced through qualification competitions to join the host nation in the final tournament, with a total of 64 matches played. [[Drambenburg]] defeated [[Terehan]] in the finals, while [[ | 31 national teams advanced through qualification competitions to join the host nation in the final tournament, with a total of 64 matches played. [[Drambenburg]] defeated [[Terehan]] in the finals, while [[Joraistan]] defeated [[Pongi]] for fourth. | ||
Due to ongoing tensions of the Cold War, the tournament was boycotted by several nations, most prominently [[Zamastan]] and many of its allies after the [[1976 Barangadesh hostage crisis|Daccas hostage crisis]] and the shootdown of [[Zian Airways Flight 127]], which also prompted [[President of Zamastan|president]] [[Elene Abotsford]] to end détente and impose a grain embargo on the UCSS. The [[1978 Tregueux World Cup]] in Zamastan two years later was subsequently boycotted by the UCSS and its allies. | Due to ongoing tensions of the Cold War, the tournament was boycotted by several nations, most prominently [[Zamastan]] and many of its allies after the [[1976 Barangadesh hostage crisis|Daccas hostage crisis]] and the shootdown of [[Zian Airways Flight 127]], which also prompted [[President of Zamastan|president]] [[Elene Abotsford]] to end détente and impose a grain embargo on the UCSS. The [[1978 Tregueux World Cup]] in Zamastan two years later was subsequently boycotted by the UCSS and its allies. | ||
Revision as of 06:09, 27 January 2024
| 1976 Koyevka World Cup | |
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| File:Koyevka1976WorldCup.png The official emblem | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | UCSS |
| Dates | April 9th - April 16th, 1976 |
| Teams | 32 |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in Koyevka host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Drambenburg (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Terehan |
| Third place |  Joraistan |
| Fourth place |  Pongi |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 63 |
The 1976 World Cup, also called the 1976 Koyevka World Cup, was an international football tournament contested by men's national teams which took place between 9 April to 16 April, 1976 in Koyevka, UCSS (now Beleroskov). It was the fourth World Cup, a worldwide football tournament held once every year. The tournament phase involved 32 teams, of which all came through qualifying competitions at the start of the event from an original 64 national teams. At the time, it was one of the most watched sporting events in the history of the world.
31 national teams advanced through qualification competitions to join the host nation in the final tournament, with a total of 64 matches played. Drambenburg defeated Terehan in the finals, while Joraistan defeated Pongi for fourth.
Due to ongoing tensions of the Cold War, the tournament was boycotted by several nations, most prominently Zamastan and many of its allies after the Daccas hostage crisis and the shootdown of Zian Airways Flight 127, which also prompted president Elene Abotsford to end détente and impose a grain embargo on the UCSS. The 1978 Tregueux World Cup in Zamastan two years later was subsequently boycotted by the UCSS and its allies.
Teams
Venues
Opening Ceremony
Group Stages
Qualifying Rounds
64 competing countries were divided into eight groups of eight teams (groups A to H). Teams in each group played one another in a round-robin best two-out-of-three, with the top four teams advancing to the knockout stage with the Round of 32.
Knockout Stage
Round of 32
Round of 16
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Sponsorship
The sponsors of the 1976 World Cup were divided into three categories: World Cup Partners, World Cup Sponsors and National Supporters. The National Supporters were all UCSS sponsors.
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