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In 1966, the Jules Rimet Cup disappeared while on display at London’s Westminster while on display at London’s Westminster Central Hall, just a few months before the World Cup was due to take place in England. It was later found by a dog named Pickles, owned by a Thames river-barge worker named David Corbett, wrapped in newspaper under a garden hedge in south London. Pickles and Corbett received £3,000 reward and England went on to win the cup.

What was the first tied match in World Cup history?

That was when Italy and Spain came out 1–1 during the quarter-finals in Florence, Italy on May 31, 1934. The game was replayed on June 1 to a score of 1-0 for Italy, who eventually won the cup that year.

What was the first World Cup match with extra time?

The first World Cup match with extra time was played in Turin between Austria and France on May 27, 1934, to settle a 2–2 tie. Austria advanced to the quarter-finals.

What was the first World Cup final with extra time?

On June 10, 1934, Italy and Czechoslovakia played to a 1–1 tie in the World Cup final in Rome. Italy scored in extra time to win the cup.