For soccer fans, the countdown to the Qatar 2022 World Cup has already begun. Seeing the world’s best soccer players live is always exciting
That’s why we cannot wait to accompany our guests to Qatar while watching the next FIFA World Cup. To get you up to speed, we have compiled a list of facts to make you the smartest person at the next party you attend.
- Official Name: FIFA World Cup
- Sport: Soccer
- Frequency: Every 4 Years
- Trophy: FIFA World Cup Trophy
- First Tournament: 1930
- Most Wins: Brazil
- Most Appearances: Brazil
- Most Losses: Mexico
- Most Goals: Miroslav Klose
- Player with Most Cup Wins: Pelé
- Popular Culture: It Is the World’s Most Popular Event
- Organization: FIFA Runs the World Cup
- History: Brazil Has Played in Every Final
- Organization: The Event Takes Place Every 4 Years
- History: There Was No World Cup in 1942 or 1946
- History: The Original Trophy Was Named for the FIFA Head
- History: The Jules Rimet Trophy Has Been Missing Since 1983
- Organization: Preparation for the World Event Begins Years Beforehand
- History: The Women’s Cup Started in 1991
- History: 2002 World Cup Was the First Held in Asia
- FIFA’s Executive Committee Chooses Host Country
- Brazil Has Won the Cup 5 Times
- Germany Has Scored the Most Goals
- 6 Awards Are Given to Players
- India Bailed on the World Cup Because they Couldn’t Play Barefoot
- An English Dog Once Found the Famed Jules Rimet Trophy
- Only 8 Countries Have Won the Cup
- Pelé Has the Most Championship Wins
- Just Fontaine Holds Record for Most Goals in a Single Tournament
- Miroslav Klose Is the World Cup’s Biggest Scorer
The World Cup Is the World’s Most Popular Event
It is the most watched event on television, even overshadowing the Olympics. According to some facts, approximately one out of every nine people on Earth watched the 2006 final match. The tournament currently sees 32 teams vying for the top spot. In 2010, 204 teams entered to qualify for the world’s most popular sporting event.
Brazil Has Played in Every Final
World Cup facts tell us that Brazil has the distinction of being the only country to play in every World Cup tournament since the competition’s inception. Brazil has hosted the World Cup twice and has made remarkable contributions to soccer history. Brazil has finished in the top four 11 times.
Germany Has Scored the Most Goals
Germany has shown itself to be an amazing competitor. With four Cup wins under their belt, the Germans have played in the most final and semifinal matches. Not surprisingly, Germany has also played the most matches in total, with 106 games completed. With all this time on the field, it makes sense that Germany has scored the most World Cup goals to date, getting on the score sheet an astonishing 224 times. The tournament’s highest scorer, Miroslav Klose, hails from Germany.
