WorldCupMatches.csv comes from https://www.kaggle.com/minecetinkayarundel/kernel4ccf73f2e3/edit.
WorldCupMatches-01.csv- WorldCupMatches pre 2000- This dataset contains an intentionally placed data error: The number of
home_team_goalsin 1998 by Brazil (in the game vs. Denmark played on 03 Jul 1998) should be 3, not 0
- This dataset contains an intentionally placed data error: The number of
WorldCupMatches-02.csv- WorldCupMatches post 2000
| Variable name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| year | The year in which the match was played | Numeric |
| datetime | The Date on which the match was played along with a 24 hour format time | DateTime |
| stage | The stage at which the match was played | String |
| stadium | Stadium name where the match was held | String |
| city | The city name, where the match was played | String |
| home_team_name | Home team country name | String |
| home_team_goals | Total goals scored by the home team by the end of the match | Numeric |
| away_team_goals | Total goals scored by the away team by the end of the match | Numeric |
| away_team_name | Away team country name | String |
| win_conditions | Special win condition (if any) | String |
| attendance | Total crowd present at the stadium | Numeric |
| half_time_home_goals | Goals scored by the home team until half time | Numeric |
| half_time_away_goals | Goals scored by the away team until half time | Numeric |
| referee | Name of the first referee | String |
| assistant_1 | Name of the first assistant referee (linesman) | String |
| assistant_2 | Name of the second assistant referee (linesman) | String |
| round_id | Unique ID of the Round | Numeric |
| match_id | Unique ID of the match | Numeric |
| home_team_initials | Home team country's three letter initials | String |
| away_team_initials | Away team country's three letter initials | String |