Legacy Both the Brazilian team that were crowned champions of the 1970 World Cup and the tournament itself have become regarded as among the very finest in the history of the FIFA World Cup. In contrast to the more physical style of play that had dominated the previous two tournaments, the 1970 Finals are noted for the attacking play adopted by most teams.
Legacy botH thE bRAZILian tEam That were crowNed cHampiONs of the 1970 wOrLd cup And THe tournameNt itSelf haVe become rEgardEd aS amoNg the VerY fInEst in the hIsTory OF the fifa world cup. IN contRAst to tHe More PhYsical StYlE Of PlaY thaT had domiNATEd tHe pRevIoUs two tOurnAments, the 1970 FinalS Are noted for tHe attAckiNg PlAy adoptEd by MOst TeaMs.