Uruguay hosted the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, and they went on to win the tournament.

Geoff Hurst of England scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany.

Brazil has won the World Cup a record five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.

Miroslav Klose of Germany has scored the most goals in World Cup history, with 16 goals in four tournaments.

Mexico has hosted the World Cup twice, in 1970 and 1986.

Germany has won the World Cup four times, but they have never won it consecutively.

Brazil holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in World Cup history, with 17 matches between 1958 and 1966.

Germany has been involved in the most penalty shootouts in World Cup history, with six.

Argentina has received the most red cards in World Cup history, with 12.

Brazil has received the most yellow cards in World Cup history, with 207.

Mexico has scored the most own goals in World Cup history, with five.

Germany has scored the most hat-tricks in World Cup history, with six.

Brazil has scored the most penalty goals in World Cup history, with 18.

Brazil has scored the most free-kick goals in World Cup history, with 12.

Germany has scored the most headed goals in World Cup history, with 20.