Introduced by David Coleman direct from Mexico
The action... the news... the personalities of The 1970 World Cup
Tonight, in the Jalisco Stadium, in Guadalajara, England begin their defence of the World Cup they won at Wembley in 1966. Their opponents are Rumania. David Coleman reports direct from the England headquarters in Mexico, and brings you all the latest news and opinion on this vital match.
News and action of tonight's two other World Cup matches, Peru v Bulgaria and Uruguay v Israel. With comment and analysis by the Grandstand team of experts.
In Mexico: Joe Mercer and Don Revie
In London: Frank Bough, Brian Clough, Noel Cantwell, Ian St. John, Ray Wilson, Bob Wilson, Johnny Haynes, Walley Barnes and Jim Finney