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. Jules Rimet was the president of FIFA from 1921 to 1954.
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
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 history of FIFA World Cup - Football history
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.
World Cup Soccer: History, Finals, Winners & Host Nations
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.
World Cup history | 1998-2022 - FIFA
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...
World Cup | How the tournament has evolved - FIFA
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88 years of World Cup history - FIFA
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World Cup - New World Encyclopedia
Two Frenchman, Jules Rimet and Henri Delaunay, proposed the idea of a World Cup to be held every four years. Uruguay, Olympic gold medalists in 1924 and 1928, volunteered to host the first tournament to be held in 1930.
The history of the World Cup | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
The first World Cup took place in Uruguay in 1930 with the first football matches taking place on July 13th, 1930. The tournament saw France beat Mexico with the USA beating Belgium. The competition saw the hosts Uruguay knock out their great rivals Argentina in the final to become the first nation ever crowned World Cup winners.