1. The FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world.
2. The first World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay.
3. Only eight countries have won the World Cup since its inception.
4. Brazil holds the record for the most World Cup titles, with five championships.
5. The World Cup is held every four years.
6. The tournament was not played in 1942 and 1946 because of World War II.
7. Miroslav Klose is the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 16 goals.
8. Pelé is the only player to win three World Cups (1958, 1962, and 1970).
9. The World Cup trophy is made of 18-carat gold and weighs about 6.1 kilograms.
10. The original trophy, known as the Jules Rimet Trophy, was permanently awarded to Brazil after their third title in 1970.
11. The largest winning margin in a World Cup match was 9–0, achieved by Hungary against South Korea in 1954.
12. The fastest goal in World Cup history was scored by Hakan Şükür after just 11 seconds in 2002.
13. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first tournament to feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32-team format.
14. The 2026 World Cup is jointly hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico.
15. The World Cup final is often one of the most-viewed television broadcasts on Earth, attracting billions of viewers worldwide.
⚽ Bonus Fact: The official World Cup trophy is not awarded permanently anymore. The winning team receives a gold-plated replica, while the original trophy remains in FIFA’s possession.
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