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The FIFA world cup is an international championship that was started in 1930 and is held every 4 years. It is participated in by FIFA member men's senior football teams. The world cup is the epitome of all football competitions in the world and also the most prestigious one. The world cup as a sporting event is the most viewed for example a cumulative viewership of approximately 3.5 billion people was recorded in 2018.
Here are some interesting facts about the FIFA world cup.
Who won the first world cup?
Uruguay was the first-ever team to win a FIFA world cup by beating Argentina 4-2 in 1930. Then the world cup was known as the Jules Rimet Cup named after the FIFA president who instituted the tournament.
Which country has won the most world cups?
Brazil has won the world cup five times making it the country with the most FIFA world cup titles
which were won in (1958,1962,1970,1994,2002) respectively.
Why is the world cup held after every four years?
The reason why the world cup is held after every four years is more of a logistical one. The four-year gap allows for qualification games to take place. It also gives the hosting nation ample time to prepare for the accommodation of the fans and players attending the tournament
Has the world cup tournament ever been suspended?
Since its inception, the world cup has happened after every four years except in 1942 and 1946 due to the second world war and the increase in military efforts from most Nations.
How many world cup trophies have existed?
There have been two world cup trophies since the world cup tournaments began. The Jules Rimet cup was used from 1930-to 1970, and the FIFA world cup trophy has been in use from 1974-till now.
The Jules Rimet cup was permanently gifted to Brazil after their third win in 1970, however, it was stolen 13 years later in 1983 and has never been seen again. This cup had also been stolen in the 1966 tournament in London for 6 days it was however recovered then.
What is the FIFA world cup trophy made of?
The FIFA world cup trophy is approximately 36.8 cm and weighs 6.1 kg. It is made up of 18-carat gold and is banded with malachite at its base. It has a design of two people holding up the word and was designed by Bertoni company in Italy.
Does the winning team keep the world cup trophy?
The world cup tournament winners only get to hold the real world cup trophy during the celebrations. After the celebrations, the team is given a gold-plated replica of the trophy to keep.
The real trophy remains with FIFA.
Who can touch the FIFA world cup trophy?
The trophy can only be handled by select people under strict supervision during handling and touring and these persons must have gloves on. The only exceptions to this rule are the champions and heads of state, who can handle it without gloves.
How much prize money do the winners get.
The winners of the tournament take home a total sum of 35 million dollars while the runners-up get 25 million dollars. The money however is not as prestigious as being crowned the champions of the world. The teams that top the group stages also go home with 8 million dollars.
The world cup will be held in 2022 from November 21st to December 18. It will be the 22nd installment of this prestigious tournament and it will be held in Qatar. It will be the first world cup to be ever held in the middle east.
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