Brazil did not emerge as the greatest national team until after they won their second or third World Cup. West Germany's successes started after Euro 1972.
So what country was considered the best before let's 1962?
-- Uruguay won two World Cup's, but their best years were in the 1930's.
-- Italy was also strong in the 1930's, but struggled throughout the 1950's and 1960's.
Best football NT before Brazil and Germany
So what country was considered the best before let's 1962?
-- Uruguay won two World Cup's, but their best years were in the 1930's.
-- Italy was also strong in the 1930's, but struggled throughout the 1950's and 1960's.