Introduction
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most popular sporting events in the world. People from around the world tune in every four years to watch more than 200 national teams compete for a chance to become world champions. The tournament began in 1930, and since then it has grown into one of the largest televised sporting events as well as one of the most watched events on Earth. Millions of fans gather together in their local bars or homes to cheer on their favorite teams while they battle against each other for ultimate bragging rights—and sometimes even cash prizes!
The FIFA World Cup is a men's soccer tournament contested every four years by the senior members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.
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The FIFA World Cup is a men's soccer tournament contested every four years by the senior members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.
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FIFA has 209 member countries, including Australia. It is based in Switzerland and its headquarters are located in Zurich.
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FIFA is made up of 6 continental confederations: AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA (Union des Associations Européennes de Football).
The first World Cup was held in 1930.
The first World Cup was held in 1930, hosted by Uruguay. Although the event was originally intended to be a one-off competition between the national teams of Central and South American nations, it soon became an annual affair. The format has changed over time—for example, from 1938 through 2002 teams were divided into two groups for group stage play instead of having four groups like they do now—but this is still considered the inaugural tournament and is often referred to as "The First World Cup."
Since then there have been 20 other tournaments with each iteration taking place every four years since its inception in 1930 (with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to World War II). This year’s event will be held in Russia and features 32 teams competing across 12 cities across 11 host cities.
The hosting country is chosen by a vote of FIFA's Executive Committee.
The hosting country is chosen by a vote of FIFA's Executive Committee. The candidate must have the infrastructure to host the event, including stadiums and training facilities. Furthermore, they must have sufficient accommodation for all visiting fans and team members alike. The host nation should also be able to attract a strong national team that will perform well at the tournament.
There are always multiple bids for each World Cup—the United States bid three times before winning their first title in 1994—and it usually takes years for FIFA to decide on which country will host it next!
The winners receive the FIFA World Cup Trophy, which they keep permanently, and a gold-plated replica goes on a worldwide tour to each successive World Cup host country.
The winners receive the FIFA World Cup Trophy, which they keep permanently, and a gold-plated replica goes on a worldwide tour to each successive World Cup host country. In 1994, Brazilian player Pelé said of the trophy: "It has great beauty and it is valuable as an object of art."
It is made of gold-plated sterling silver weighing 6 kg (13 lb), with a height of 60 cm (24 in). It has a diameter of 28 cm (11 in) and its base has twelve curved sides incused with footballs numbered one through 20. The trophy features two human figures holding up the Earth to show how important football is for humanity as well as two laurel branches intertwined between them that represent victory at the World Cup.
Most competitions award three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss.
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The team with the most points at the end of the tournament is declared the winner.
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If they teams are tied on points, they will play a penalty shootout to determine who wins and who gets second place.
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If a player scores four goals in one game, he is awarded a hat trick, which means that he has scored three goals within one match.
Team members are selected through a series of tryouts that can last up to two years before the actual tournament.
Selection for the team is a long, rigorous process that can last up to two years. Players must be in peak physical condition and have the right skillset to play the position they are selected for. They also need the right attitude and work ethic to be a team player.
The current champion is Germany, which won its fourth title at the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
Germany is the most successful country in FIFA World Cup history, having won four titles (1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014). The Germans have also finished as runners-up three times (1966, 1982 and 1986). Their third title was won in Brazil in 2014.
Germany's second European title came at the UEFA European Championships in 1996.
The FIFA World Cup is considered to be the most prestigious association football tournament in the world as well as the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Olympic Games; the cumulative audience of all matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup was estimated to be 26.29 billion with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the final match (a ninth of the entire population of the planet).
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Qatar will host in 2022, which will be its first time hosting.
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Qatar is a small country with a population of just 2 million, but it has been chosen to host the 2022 World Cup.
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As you might imagine, this decision was controversial. Qatar will be the first Arab country to ever host the World Cup.
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In order to accommodate all the new stadiums needed for this tournament (and other infrastructure), there will be construction projects all over Qatar in the coming years.
Australia will participate as member of AFC confederation.
Australia will participate as member of AFC confederation. Australia has participated in every World Cup since 1974, but they have never made it to the knockout stages. Their best performance was a quarter final appearance in 2006 where they lost to eventual winners Italy on penalties. The team's captain is Mile Jedinak, who plays for Crystal Palace in England's Premier League.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup is a men's soccer tournament contested every four years by the senior members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The first World Cup was held in 1930. The hosting country is chosen by a vote of FIFA's Executive Committee. The winners receive the FIFA World Cup Trophy, which they keep permanently, and a gold-plated replica goes on a worldwide tour to each successive World Cup host country. Most competitions award three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. Team members are selected through a series of tryouts that can last up to two years before the actual tournament."
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