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FIFA World Cup - 10 things to know with detail
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international soccer tournament in the world, held every four years since its inception in 1930.
The tournament is organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the governing body of soccer worldwide.
The World Cup consists of 32 national teams competing in a month-long tournament to determine the world champion. The teams qualify through regional qualifying tournaments held by FIFA's six continental confederations.
The most successful team in World Cup history is Brazil, with a total of 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). They are followed by Germany and Italy, each with 4 titles.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was held in Russia and was won by France, who defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final to claim their second World Cup title.
The next World Cup will be held in Qatar in 2022. This will be the first time the tournament will be held in November and December due to the extreme heat in Qatar during the traditional summer months.
The World Cup has produced some iconic moments in soccer history, such as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in 1986 and Zinedine Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 final.
The tournament has also seen some legendary players leave their mark, such as Pelé, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, and Lionel Messi.
The World Cup is not only a showcase of soccer talent but also a cultural event that brings people from all over the world together to celebrate the beautiful game.
The FIFA World Cup has a huge global following, with billions of people tuning in to watch the matches on television and millions attending the games in person. It is truly a celebration of the world's most popular sport.