<p>Their meeting at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 12 will come nearly 60 years after England, taking part in the World Cup for the first time, lost 1-0 to a ragbag American team in Belo Horizonte in the 1950 World Cup finals in Brazil. <br /><br />For very different reasons, five times champions Brazil would also like to right the wrongs they suffered against Portugal in 1966 when they lost a tempestuous match 3-1 at Goodison Park in England and had Pele hacked so badly he limped off the field as Brazil lost their world title. <br /><br />England and Brazil are not the only countries who would like to avenge previous heavy World Cup defeats next year after being grouped with old foes in Friday's draw. <br /><br />Hosts South Africa would love nothing more than to upset France, who beat them 3-0 in the 1998 World Cup in Marseille, when they meet in their final Group A match. <br /><br />Greece, who were crushed 4-0 by Argentina in the 1994 World Cup, would like to turn the tables on their South American opponents in Group B. <br /><br />Biggest upset<br /><br />Nearly 60 years on, though, England's defeat in 1950 -- along with Italy's loss to North Korea in 1966 -- ranks as the biggest upset the tournament has produced. <br /><br />England, boasting greats like Tom Finney, Stan Mortensen, Billy Wright and future World Cup-winning coach Alf Ramsey, failed to convert a string of chances and lost to the only goal scored by Haitian-born Joe Gaetjens after 38 minutes. <br /><br />The match demolished England's belief that they were still masters of the game they gave to the world and would win the World Cup just by turning up. <br /><br />Worst day<br /><br />Ramsey, who led England to victory in the finals 16 years later, said it was the worst day he ever endured in his long football career. <br /><br />England's Italian coach Fabio Capello was not asked about the upset but US coach Bob Bradley said it was a game still talked about back home. <br /><br />"I did not think about it immediately the draw was made, but it is a game that still resonates with American fans and eventually questions will be asked about it. <br /><br />"However, the real significance for me and the players is playing England today. 1950 was a long time ago but it would be nice to get the same result as we did then." <br /><br />The 1966 clash between Brazil and Portugal has never been forgotten either. Holders Brazil had lost 3-1 to Hungary after an opening win against Bulgaria but went out after losing to Portugal who targeted an already injured Pele, forcing him to limp out of the game with a raincoat draped across his shoulders. <br /><br />Their Group G meeting in Durban on June 25 will be the first time they have played each other in the World Cup since then.</p>
<p>Their meeting at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 12 will come nearly 60 years after England, taking part in the World Cup for the first time, lost 1-0 to a ragbag American team in Belo Horizonte in the 1950 World Cup finals in Brazil. <br /><br />For very different reasons, five times champions Brazil would also like to right the wrongs they suffered against Portugal in 1966 when they lost a tempestuous match 3-1 at Goodison Park in England and had Pele hacked so badly he limped off the field as Brazil lost their world title. <br /><br />England and Brazil are not the only countries who would like to avenge previous heavy World Cup defeats next year after being grouped with old foes in Friday's draw. <br /><br />Hosts South Africa would love nothing more than to upset France, who beat them 3-0 in the 1998 World Cup in Marseille, when they meet in their final Group A match. <br /><br />Greece, who were crushed 4-0 by Argentina in the 1994 World Cup, would like to turn the tables on their South American opponents in Group B. <br /><br />Biggest upset<br /><br />Nearly 60 years on, though, England's defeat in 1950 -- along with Italy's loss to North Korea in 1966 -- ranks as the biggest upset the tournament has produced. <br /><br />England, boasting greats like Tom Finney, Stan Mortensen, Billy Wright and future World Cup-winning coach Alf Ramsey, failed to convert a string of chances and lost to the only goal scored by Haitian-born Joe Gaetjens after 38 minutes. <br /><br />The match demolished England's belief that they were still masters of the game they gave to the world and would win the World Cup just by turning up. <br /><br />Worst day<br /><br />Ramsey, who led England to victory in the finals 16 years later, said it was the worst day he ever endured in his long football career. <br /><br />England's Italian coach Fabio Capello was not asked about the upset but US coach Bob Bradley said it was a game still talked about back home. <br /><br />"I did not think about it immediately the draw was made, but it is a game that still resonates with American fans and eventually questions will be asked about it. <br /><br />"However, the real significance for me and the players is playing England today. 1950 was a long time ago but it would be nice to get the same result as we did then." <br /><br />The 1966 clash between Brazil and Portugal has never been forgotten either. Holders Brazil had lost 3-1 to Hungary after an opening win against Bulgaria but went out after losing to Portugal who targeted an already injured Pele, forcing him to limp out of the game with a raincoat draped across his shoulders. <br /><br />Their Group G meeting in Durban on June 25 will be the first time they have played each other in the World Cup since then.</p>
