The FIFA World Cup is arguably the most prestigious sporting spectacle in the world. Over half the world's population tuning in to watch the 2018 tournament. A total of 1.12 billion people viewed the 2018 final between France and Croatia that is 11 times the number of people who normally watch the Super Bowl.
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It all started in the year 1904, when FIFA was founded and tried to set up their own tournament. According to historians that was a failure but after the success of the 1924 and 1928 footballing tournaments at the Olympics, FIFA planned to host and stage their own tournament. Uruguay were chosen as the host of the First World Cup as they were champions from the previous Olympics and was celebrating 100 Years of Independence. 13th of July 1930, the first World Cup matches were played at the same time with France beating Mexico 4-1 and USA getting the better of Belgium in a 3-0 victory. This was the only tournament without qualifiers, as teams were invited with a deadline for accepting Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile ,Bolivia, Peru, USA and Mexico entered. But only four European countries accepted invitation, France, Belgium Romania and Yugoslavia. .jpg) |
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French striker Lawrence got the first ever World Cup goal in the 4-1 win against Mexico. Three days later Mexico's Manuel Rosa scored the first ever on goal in a 3-0 defeat against Mexico. Manuel was not done with the record books yet. Another three days later, he became the first player to score a penalty kick in a 6-3 defeat against Argentina. Romania took on Peru in the opening match of group three. Only 300 spectators watched the game, setting the record for the smallest crowd at a World Cup match. The number of people in the stadium was reduced even further when Peru captain Placido Galinde received the first ever World Cup red card. South Americans Argentina 4-2 in the first ever final and were rewarded with the World Cup trophy by Jules Remain the trophy was renamed after him in 1946. .jpg) |
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The 1934 World Cup was awarded to Italy. After the first one took place in South America, Italy had to qualify though. This was the first World Cup to include qualification and also the first one not to have any group stage round. It was straight knockout football, no extra time and no penalties. Only Brazil and Argentina traveled from South America. They were joined by Egypt who became the first African country to take part. Only 17 matches were played at the tournament, a record for the fewest matches played at a World Cup. Italy beat Czechoslovakia 2-1 in the 17th and final match of that tournament. They retained the trophy, four years later in France, defeating Hungary 4-2 in the final. The first country to retain the World Cup.  |
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Let's backtrack a little to the beginning of the 1938 tournament. Though Italy and France qualified automatically. The first time, the host and title holders both qualified without having to qualify. The role of Champions automatically qualifying was abolished in 2002. The 1938 tournament was the second successful World Cup held in Europe which annoyed the South Americans even more. Even Argentina had seen enough and didn't bother traveling to France. This time Brazil loved football so much, so they took part once again. This was also the last tournament to use a straight knockout format. Sweden picked up the first ever walk over win as the last 16 opponents. Villemoski became the first ever player to score 4 goals in a World Cup match, in a 6-5 loss against Brazil with Italy winning. They became the only country to win the trophy more than once.  |
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Due to World War II, the next two editions were canceled and the show is only returned 12 years later in 1950. In the fourth world cup, British participants have joined for the very first time. This was the only tournament not to have a final, instead the top teams in each group moved to a final round. The world was able to watch West Germany, won the 1954 tournament as that was the first time in just televised 140 goals in 26 games, the highest average of any World Cup.  |
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For the next 11 editions, the host alternated between Europe and the Americas to avoid any more boycotting. A certain Pele emerged for the 1958 tournament and contributed to the most entertaining final to date Brazil 5 Sweden 2. Josh Fontaine scored 13 goals for France at that tournament as well the record for the most goals at a single edition. The Brazilians retained it in Chile in 1962 before England won it controversially in 1966 or maybe it was just an element of good luck as that was the first time a mascot was at the worker. The fair play award was given for the first time in Mexico 1970, as Brazil became the first nation to win the tournament three times and therefore to keep the jewels remain trophy permanently. Zagalo became the first person to win it as a player. .jpg) |
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A new trophy was designed by Sylvia Gazaniga and chosen by FIFA amongst 53 different models. West Germany and Argentina won the next two editions as hosts. This is getting very good. Why not make this even more entertaining thought FIFA. The 1982 World Cup in Spain, teams were increased from 16 to 24, making it possible for teams from all six confederations to compete. The first ever penalty shootout happened at that World Cup as well West Germany against France. In the semi finals, the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball were awarded for the first time. Italy's Paolo Rossi won both of those Awards. His goalkeeper Dinozov became the oldest player to win the World Cup at 40 years 4 months and 13 days. .jpg) |
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In 1986, Mexico became the fast country to host the World Cup twice as Colombia pulled out due to economic reasons. Uruguay's Jose Bautista was sent off after only 56 seconds in a match against Scotland the fastest red card. According to many, the most boring World Cup ever with an average of 2.2 goals per game. The lowest ever, even the final was so dull that Pedro Monson got sent off 20 minutes after coming on the first ever red card. In a final, Roger Miller's iconic celebration was probably the only entertaining thing about that tournament. .jpg) |
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Thankfully, the back pass rule and three points for a win were introduced in the 1994 tournament, meant to encourage attacking football. The addition in USA holds the record for average attendance. A total of 3.5 million spectators attended the matches, incredible as only 52 matches were played. Brazil won their fourth trophy after beating Italy in the first ever penalty shootout in a final. The Golden Glove was awarded for the first time. FIFA thought this is getting even more interesting to add even more teams, 24 became 32. In France 1998, France Laurel Blanc scored the first ever Golden Goal in the round of 16 in a match against Paraguay, on their way to becoming the sixth and final nation to win it as hosts. .jpg) |
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Four years later, in 2002, Korea and Japan had the honor of hosting the first tournament outside of Europe and the Americas as well as the first to jointly host a World Cup. 20 stadiums were used for that tournament. Takis Arkansas scored the fastest ever World Cup goal in the third place playoff against host South Korea, netting after only 10 1.8 seconds. Brazil won their fifth title, this time in Asia, after already achieving it in Europe, South America and North America. The 2006 tournament was the only one without a hat trick, instead everyone turned into a wrestler. The Battle of Nuremberg took place as four players were sent off in the last 16 match. Between Portugal and Netherlands, 28 red cards were issued across the tournament. .jpg) |
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South Africa hosted the first ever World Cup on African soil in 2010. Their manager Carlos Alberto Pereira was coaching at his sixth World Cup with his fifth different country. Spain became the eighth nation to win it and first ever European country to win it outside of Europe. More goal line drama between England and Germany just like in 1966. Gold Line technology was introduced for the next tournament. The Vanishing spray was also used for the first time. The Brazilians wish they would vanish themselves after the historic 7-1 defeat to Germany. 121 players found the score sheet in that tournament including Maleslove Closer who set the record with 16 goals at the FIFA World Cup.  |
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The 2018 World Cup was the first to use VAR 11 players scored for Belgium which is a record. 2022 Qatar became the first Arab country to host the World Cup and in 2026 Mexico became the first country to host the World Cup three times. Brazil in the FIFA World Cup, are the only team to feature at every single tournament.
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