World Cup, soccer competition in the countries of the world, who joined as a member of FIFA (Federation International Football Association). Based on the FIFA Congress in Amsterdam, on May 28, 1928. The first championship was held in Uruguay, in 1930 ago.
These championships took place four years, except in 1942 and 1946. As is known, then World War II raged stirring around the world. For security reasons, also remove carpet FIFA World Cup.
32 national teams competing title fight most prestigious football for a month, the country defined as host FIFA. Previously, the distance for three years used for qualification phase, unless the home team who got the privilege to the final qualify directly.
During the 18 times roll, only seven countries have lifted the trophy at the end of the competition. Brazil was recorded as the only country which never missed a championship record and the most, namely five times. Italy has won four times, while Germany three times.
Four other countries, such as Argentina won two championships, one-time champion Uruguay to host the World Cup first, and England and France, who is also a one-time title winner feel when hosted in 1998.
From 1930 to 1970, the World Cup champions are entitled to the Jules Rimet Trophy. This trophy named after its co-founder and former president of FIFA (1921-1954), as well as initiating the implementation of the World Cup. Jules Rimet, who also briefly served as president of the French Football Federation, died in Suresnes, France, in 1956.
In 1970, Brazil won the title a third time and the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently entitled to possess. Unfortunately, the trophy was stolen in 1983 and until now not found. As ownership remains by Brazil, the trophy was renamed the FIFA World Cup Trophy, the Italian designer Silvio Gazzaniga. The champion to defend the trophy until the next World Cup and was given a gold-plated replica.
Last World Cup held in Germany, in 2006, which lowered France Italy penalties through the drama, which ended with the score 5-4. World Cup to be held at 19 Black Continent, precisely in South Africa, starting June 11 to July 11 2010. Meanwhile, Brazil is ready to host the 2014 World Cup.
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