Brazil Have Had Most Red Cards In World Cup History But Which Nation Is The

The Rugby League World Cup is Rugby League's premier international competition and is one of the longest running World Cup tournaments in world sport. The legendary Carlos Dittborn, head of organizing the 1962 World Cup coined the famous phrase Porque nada tenemos, lo haremos todo” (Because we have nothing, we will do everything) in response to Argentinian self-assurance during the bidding process for the tournament at the 30th FIFA Congress.

France and Great Britain qualified for the tournament final after both going through the group stages undefeated, with the Dave Valentine (Scotland) lead British Lions emerging 16 - 12 victors in front of over 30,000 fans at Parc des Princes in Paris.

But Robin van Persie contorted himself remarkably to head Netherlands level - a goal arguably only surpassed by near crossbar-destroying volleys from Australia's Tim Cahill and Colombia's James Rodriguez during a tournament packed with dazzling strikes.

The USA, which had come to the islands of the Philippines with a poor selection representing "Athletes in Action", was condemned to play a minor role with four defeats in the games against Italy, Yugoslavia, Brazil and the USSR, as opposed to three victories, one of which was snatched from Australia (77-75) in the Preliminary Round but counted in the final classification.

There were several surprises on the cards, such as the USSR being beaten by Canada in Temuco, only qualifying on goal average behind Brazil, and even Argentina's and Egypt's defeats against the Chinese Formosa team which thus won its place in the final group.

Nigeria lost the match, but still qualified for the round of 16. In the Round of 16 Nigeria faced France, an 18th-minute stabbed shot from Emmanuel Emenike saw the ball in the net, past the French goal-keeper but the goal was ruled off-side by the linesman.