, officially the FIFA World Cup, in which the quadrennial tournament that determines the world championship of the sport. It is probably the most popular sporting event in the world, attracting billions of television viewers for each match.
In 1930, the first Cup was won by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). Held every four years since then, except during World War II, the tournament consists of international divisional championships, with a final knockout round consisting of 32 national teams. Unlike Olympic soccer, World Cup teams are not limited to players of a particular age or amateur status, making the tournament more of a competition between the best players in the world. Referees are selected from lists submitted by all national associations.
The trophy awarded from 1930 to 1970 was the Jules Rimet Trophy, named after the man who proposed the competition. The trophy was permanently awarded in 1970 to the three champions of the time (1958, 1962 and 1970), while a new trophy called the FIFA World Cup was created for the tournament. Many other sports have organized "World Cup" competitions.
1930 World Cup
On July 30, 1930, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Uruguay scored its first goal in the World Cup final vs.
The World Cup is held every four years to allow sufficient time for national team qualification and playoffs. In addition, four years provides enough time for the host country to plan the logistics of the tournament and how best to accommodate the influx of millions of fans.
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