History of the Football World Cup (FIFA)

Discover in this post a landing covers the world cup history – FIFA Football World Cup began in 1928, during a FIFA congress, when Jules Rimet got approval to create an international tournament.

The Cup fulfills FIFA's goals of raising awareness in the world, developing the sport and building a better future in many different ways.

The World Cup is a football tournament held every four years by the International Football Federation (FIFA). Largest football event on the planet and second largest sports competition in the world in terms of audience, behind just from the Olympic Games, the World Cup touches billions of people and reaches the five continents of the globe.

World Cup History – What Does FIFA Mean?

• The meaning of FIFA comes from the French: Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
• Portuguese: International Federation of Football Associations.

World Cup History – Which is the first country to host a World Cup?

• Uruguay

In this edition of the Cup, only thirteen nations participated in the matches, being only four European – at that time, in addition to the costs and duration of a trip transatlantic are very high, Europeans were dissatisfied with the holding of the competition on the South American continent, which justified the boycott.

World Cup history – Which continent hosted the most editions of the World Cup?

• Europe

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World Cup history – What years was the World Cup?

1930 – Uruguay

Only 13 teams were invited by FIFA, with no qualifiers, as is currently the case. The Uruguayan team was crowned champion and could stay, for four years, with the Jules Rimet cup.

1934 – Italy

The 1934 World Cup in Italy during the fascist period Italy organized the second edition of the World Cup. The 1934 World Cup, which had champion Italy doing the fascist salute in their games, brought together 16 teams in a knockout style dispute.

1938 – France

The 1938 World Cup champions.

Italy managed to defend its title of champion winning the bi-championship in France with a 4-2 victory over Hungary.

World War:

Between 1942 and 1946, the competition was suspended due to the outbreak of World War II.

1950 – Brazil

Brazil reached the final against Uruguay. The final, held in the newly built Maracanã, was attended by approximately 200 thousand spectators. Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 and became champion.

Maracanã fell silent and crying took over the country of football.

1954 – Switzerland

Germany defeated Hungary in the final in the so-called “Miracle of Bern”.

The 1954 World Cup was the first to be covered on television, and coins to commemorate the event were minted.

1958 – Sweden

Sweden was chosen to host the World Cup, and was defeated by Brazil in the final.

Brazil won its first World Cup, the only one played in Europe won by a non-European team, enchanting the world with players like Pelé and Garrincha.

1962 – Chile

After 12 years, the World Cup would be played again in South America, in Chile. Brazil arrived as the favorite and confirmed the expectations with the bichampionship.

1966 – England

In 1966 the English seized their great chance to finally win the World Cup, as it was played at home.

After disappointing participations, the English finally became world champions in 1966.

1970 – Mexico

For the first time, Brazilians were able to see the World Cup broadcast in color on television. And in addition to the colors, the Brazilians could see a selection of great players, led by Pelé, who would win the World Cup for the third time and thus obtain definitive possession of the Jules Rimet Cup.

1974 – Germany

Unlike previous editions, instead of knockouts in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, the 8 finalist teams were divided in 2 groups of 4 in which the first placed would go to the final and the second placed would dispute the third place in the World Cup. World. In the final, Germany was champion.

1978 – Argentina

Even under intense Fifa kept Argentina as organizer of the 1978 World Cup, claiming that sport and politics did not mix. There was no lack of scandals in this Cup, with denunciations of bribery and pressure. It looked like Argentina couldn't miss out on winning their first World Cup at home, and they really didn't.

1982 – Spain

For the first time, 24 teams participated. Great players competed in the 1982 World Cup, such as Zico, Maradona, Platini, Rummenigge, Boniek, among others. Italy arrived in disrepute at the 1982 World Cup but A, led by top scorer Paolo Rossi, continued to be devastating and won.

1986 – Mexico

The technical level of the 1986 World Cup was high, with great players like Zico, Platini and Maradona. Until the 1986 World Cup, these three idols in the history of football were fighting for who was the best in the world. However, with Maradona's brilliant performance in 1986 and Argentina's conquest of the Cup, he would henceforth be recognized as the best in the world.

1990 – Italy

Although favorite teams reach the semifinals – Italy, Germany, England and Argentina – The Cup World Cup 1990 in Italy had the surprise of the Cameroon team, which reached the quarterfinals. Brazil was eliminated in the round of 16 by Argentina. Champion: Germany.

1994 – United States

For those who had doubts about a World Cup in the United States, a country where football is not among the most popular sports Popular, the 1994 World Cup was a great public success with the American stadiums full and an average attendance of 66,000 spectators. The World Cup final, decided on penalties after a 0-0 in which the Brazilians beat Italy.

1998 – France

For the second time, France would host a Cup. The highlight of infrastructure investment was the construction of the modern Stade de France. On the field, the highlight was the consecration of the French Zinedine Zidanne, who scored 2 goals in the decision against Brazil that gave the title of the 1998 World Cup to his country.

2002 – Japan/South Korea

That year when Brazilians “awed up” to watch the games, remember? But the effort was worth it and the team won its fifth championship against Germany. Oh, and under the shine of Ronaldo, who came back on top in this issue!

2006 – Germany

In 2002 for the first time the Soccer World Cup was played on the Asian continent. Ronaldo Fenômeno, top scorer at the World Cup, and Rivaldo, the best Brazilian player in the competition, stood out in attack. In addition to winning, the Brazilian team had the merit of presenting a happy and beautiful football, quite different from the criticized achievement of 1994.

2010 – South Africa

In a World Cup in which European football stood out, it won the typical Italian game of strong marking and efficiency. Italy reached the final and the title was won by defeating France on penalties by 5-3, after a 1-1 draw in normal time and overtime.

2014 – Brazil

Can you forget about this issue? Under the rumors of “there will be a Cup” due to the economic crisis, Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup full of expectations. But, the blackout on the field caused the famous “7×1” in the rout suffered against Germany.

However, believe it if you want! The German team won the sympathy – and the fans – of the Brazilians until the final, in which they emerged victorious in the game against Argentina.

2018 – Russia

THE 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia between the 14th of June and the 15th of July. The competition will feature the participation of 32 national teams. Altogether, there will be 64 matches. It will be the 21st edition of what is the most important international football championship in the world.

The opening ceremony and the first game, as well as the final, will take place at the Luzhniki Olympic Stadium in Moscow.

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World Cup History – Curiosities

• In the World Cup in Chile, held in 1962, in the disputed match between Brazil and England in dog, he invaded the field and provided one of the most hilarious scenes of all times in the Cup. The skillful Garrincha went for the animal, but took a dribble. The English player Greaves, who was not as skilled as the Brazilian striker, was successful and caught the dog.
• The 1962 World Cup was one of the most violent of all time. In the first five days of games, around 50 players were injured due to violent play.
• Tunisia was the first country in Africa to win a World Cup match. The Tunisians beat the Mexicans 3-1 at the World Cup in Argentina (1978).
• The biggest rout in World Cup history came in Spain in 1982. Hungary beat El Salvador by a score of 10-1.
• In 1982, at the Spanish Cup, the Kuwait Sheikh invaded the field and asked for the annulment of the game in which his country's team lost to France on the scoreboard 4-1.
• At the Mexico World Cup (1986), Brazilians were surprised before the match between Brazil and Spain. Instead of playing the Brazilian National Anthem, he played the Anthem to the Flag.
• In the one held in the United States, in 1994, a very curious fact occurred in the game between Bulgaria and Mexico. Mexican defender Marcelino Bernal, when trying to save a ball, exaggerated his strength and ended up breaking the crossbar.
• At the World Cup in Japan/South Korea, held in 2002, the fastest goal in the competition's history occurred. Turkish player Hakan Sukur scored a goal in the 11th second against the South Korean national team.
• At the base of the Soccer World Cup Cup there is space to record the names of the winning teams only until the year 2038.
• The first Soccer World Cup to have a mascot was in 1966 in England. It was a cute little lion named Willie.
• At the 1974 German Cup, the Netherlands team earned the nickname “Clockwork Orange”, thanks to the enchanting football presented.
• The Netherlands national team received the nickname “Clockwork Orange” during the 1974 German Cup.
• The youngest player to play a World Cup was Irishman Norman Whiteside. He participated in the Spanish Cup in 1982 when he was just 17 years old.
• The World Cup in Mexico, in 1970, was the first to have matches broadcast on television.
• During World War II, between 1939 and 1945, the Jules Rimet Cup was hidden in a shoe box under the FIFA vice-president's bed.
• The 2010 World Cup in South Africa had the highest number of viewers: approximately 550 million people.

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