History of the FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
The FIFA World Cup was first held in 1930, when FIFA, the world's football governing body, decided to stage an international men's football tournament under the era of FIFA president Jules Rimet who put this idea into place.
List of FIFA World Cup finals - Wikipedia
The championship has been awarded every four years since 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, when it was not held because of World War II. The World Cup final is the last match of the competition, played by the only two teams remaining in contention, and the result determines which country is declared the world champion.
FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
The tournament has been held every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War. The reigning champions are Argentina, who won their third title at the 2022 tournament by defeating France. [1]
World Cup | History & Winners | Britannica
6 days ago · This cup was permanently awarded in 1970 to then three-time winner Brazil (1958, 1962, and 1970), and a new trophy called the FIFA World Cup was put up for competition. Many other sports have organized “World Cup” competitions.
The history of FIFA World Cup - Football history
There were, however, unofficial pre-FIFA World Cups already in the late 1800s, in a time when only few national teams existed. Another unofficial "world cup" arranged before 1930 was Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy held in 1909 and 1911.
88 years of World Cup history - FIFA
May 4, 2018 · Whether you want to watch the highlights of the first ever World Cup final in 1930 or take a detailed, interactive look at the prized Trophy, FIFA.com has you covered.
The history of the World Cup | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Since 1930, the competition has been held every four years except during the Second World War. The war led to a 12-year hiatus in the tournament, with it returning in 1950 in Brazil. The first World Cup saw just 13 teams compete and in 1978 the number was upped to 16.
The World Cup Finals that made history - FIFA
Jul 19, 2024 · In the eyes of many, A Seleçao’s defeat of La Squadra Azzurra in Mexico was the crowning achievement of the greatest team in history at the greatest World Cup of all time.
FIFA World Cup champions: 1982-2022
Apr 25, 2023 · FIFA+ shines the spotlight on every World Cup-winning team since 1982. Italy won their third World Cup title, and first since 1938, when they emerged victorious in Spain. Iconic striker...
World Cup Soccer: History, Finals, Winners & Host Nations
Feb 8, 2023 · FIFA World Cup Soccer tournaments have been held 21 times since 1930. We share details of the finals, winners and the host nations.
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