Messier got to town the night before the game, but neither player had skated since the World Cup.

For the first time since the 1982 World Cup, all six confederations were represented at the finals tournament.

The majority of players on both sides have had no competitive cricket since the World Cup.

He has not played since the World Cup and now faces a battle to be fit before the end of the season.

In principle, the laws of soccer have not changed since the last World Cup.

Since the two World Cup qualifying matches in 1985, the countries have met five times.

The United States has not advanced to the second round since the first World Cup in 1930.

Since the second World Cup in 1934, qualifying tournaments have been held to thin the field for the final tournament.

It was also the first time since the 1992 World Cup that the final match did not feature Australia.

It's their first major tournament victory since the 1979 World Cup.