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. Jules Rimet was the president of FIFA from 1921 to 1954.

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 World Cup by defeating France. [1]

3 days ago · World Cup, football (soccer) tournament held every four years that determines the sport’s world champion. It is likely the most popular sporting event in the world, drawing billions of television viewers every tournament. Learn more about the World Cup, including the winners.

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. It is a one-off match decided in regulation time.

The first official World Cup was played in Uruguay 1930, and since when the tournament has been held every fourth year (with exceptions for interruption due to the Second World War). There were, however, unofficial pre-FIFA World Cups already in the late 1800s, in a time when only few national teams existed.

Mar 16, 2024 · From 1998 to 2022, each edition of the FIFA World Cup™ featured 32 nations. We look back at a glorious and unforgettable era. On 20 May 1994, just before the start of the first FIFA World...

On 18 December, the 2022 World Cup final was played between Argentine and France. In the most thrilling final in the 92-year history of the World Cup, Argentina triumphed thanks to Lionel Messi.

See our comprehensive FIFA Men's World Cup history guide for everything you need about the tournament. FIFA Men's World Cup results and which countries have won.

Feb 5, 2024 · Did you know that the very first World Cup featured just 13 teams? Or that the 24-team version only lasted for four tournaments? FIFA.com takes a look back at the intriguing history of the World...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022, making it the first World Cup held in the Arab world and Muslim world. This tournament was the last with 32 participating teams, with the field set to increase to 48 teams for the 2026 edition.