Discover 10 fascinating and lesser-known facts about the FIFA World Cup. Explore intriguing football facts and dive deeper into the history of the world’s biggest tournament.
The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football. Football fans from around the world gather every four years as millions of people flock to cheer on their favorite teams. There are many interesting football facts about this tournament that many people still don't know. In this blog, we will reveal 10 lesser-known facts about the World Cup that will surprise any football fan. most passionate
1. The First FIFA World Cup Had Only 13 Teams
The first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 had only 13 teams, compared to the 32 we see today. Seven were from South America. Four of them were from Europe. and two others are from North America. Many European countries refused to participate because of the cost of travel and the long distances traveled by boat. Despite the challenges Uruguay not only hosts But they also defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final.
2. Smallest host country
Qatar is hosting the 2022 World Cup, being the smallest country by area to host the tournament. Qatar has transformed itself to meet FIFA requirements, covering an area of just 11,581 square kilometers. The country has built several state-of-the-art stadiums. Improved transport network and modern infrastructure Proving that size is limitless when it comes to hosting world-class events...
3. India withdrew from the 1950 World Cup.
For the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, India qualified by default after other nations. The group withdrew, however, they later decided not to participate. This is because FIFA has issued an order requiring players to wear football boots. Indian players, accustomed to playing barefoot, refused to comply. since then This missed opportunity has been a matter of much debate and regret among Indian football fans.
4. Youngest player ever to play
Pele, a Brazilian football legend Rose onto the world stage at the age of just 17 during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. He scored six goals during the tournament.
This included two goals in the final against Sweden. which helped Brazil win the World Cup for the first time. Pele's youthful energy and outstanding talent made football history indelible. Making him one of the greatest players of all time.
5. The trophy was hidden during World War II.
Originally awarded to the winner of the World Cup, the Jules Rimet Trophy narrowly escaped destruction during World War II. Italian football official Ottorino Barassi secretly hid the trophy in a shoebox under his bed to Prevent it from falling into the hands of the Nazis. This heroic act helped preserve the trophy until it was officially awarded again in the 1950s.
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