Brazil's FIFA World Cup Domination

Skilled in metal fabrication and design, Chad Faglier is a project manager for a North Carolina-based home builder company. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Chad Faglier's interests include Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup soccer. 

Since 1930, the best soccer nations have converged on a host site every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) to determine the world's premier team. Eight countries have combined to win 20 FIFA World Cup tournaments, although no nation has acquired more titles than Brazil, which has won five times and appeared in seven World Cup finals. Germany and Italy are tied for the second-most victories with four each. 

Brazil won its first World Cup in 1958 by defeating Sweden 5-2 in the final. It outscored its opposition 16-4 and won five of its six games, with its only blemish standing as a scoreless draw against England. Brazil defended its championship in 1962 with a 3-1 win over Czechoslovakia in the final. The South American country won again in 1970, 1994, and 2002. It hosted the 2014 World Cup, which was won by Germany.

Muhsin Muhammad - An All-Time Underrated Carolina Panthers Great

Accomplished professional Chad Faglier has served as a project manager in the home-building industry in Charlotte, North Carolina. Apart from his work life, Chad Faglier is an avid fan of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. 

Few would argue that names like Julius Peppers and Steve Smith, Sr., belong among the pantheon of all-time great Carolina Panthers. Some contributors, however, have gone largely unrecognized for their efforts over the years. According to NFL.com, Muhsin Muhammad is one of the most prominent names on that list.

Muhammad ranks in the top 20 for receptions in league history. Additionally, his 11,436 career receiving yards are good for 24th on the all-time list. His 2004 season stands out as the best in his career, during which time he racked up 1,405 yards on 93 receptions. For the next two seasons, however, Muhammad tallied more than 90 catches - an impressive feat for any NFL receiver. Consistency is the hallmark of his career, however, as he achieved at least 50 receptions per year over his last nine seasons in Carolina.