Football Unites the World: FIFA World Cup Highlights
The first World Cup was held in
1930
in Uruguay.
Brazil has won the tournament the most times (
5 titles
).
Miroslav Klose scored the most goals in World Cup history (
16 goals
).
Pelé is the only player to win
3 World Cups
.
It is the
most-watched sporting event
in the world, with billions of viewers.
The World Cup trophy is made of
18-carat gold
and weighs about
6.1 kg
.
Over
200 national teams
compete in qualification rounds organized by FIFA.
1. The 2026 tournament will be the first to feature
48 teams
and be hosted by
three countries
: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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