Uruguay hosted the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, with the final match taking place in Montevideo.

Thirteen teams participated in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, including host nation Uruguay and invited teams from Europe and South America.

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

Miroslav Klose of Germany holds the record for most goals scored in FIFA World Cup history, with 16 goals.

Russia hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2018, with the final match taking place in Moscow.

The FIFA World Cup in 2026 will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

La'eeb is the official mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which was held in Qatar.

Germany won the FIFA World Cup in 2014, defeating Argentina in the final match held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Spain won the FIFA World Cup in 2010, defeating the Netherlands in the final match held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Italy won the FIFA World Cup in 2006, defeating France in the final match held in Berlin, Germany.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup.

32 teams participate in the FIFA World Cup final tournament.

Mexico has hosted the FIFA World Cup the most times, with three tournaments in 1970, 1986, and 2026.

Pele has won the FIFA World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

Italy has won the FIFA World Cup consecutively in 1934 and 1938.