FIFA World Cup

 

Basic Facts

• Organized by: Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
• First held: 1930 in Uruguay
• Held every: 4 years
• Teams: 32 national teams (expanding to 48 teams from 2026)
• Trophy: The FIFA World Cup Trophy, made of 18-carat gold

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Tournament Format

• Qualification: Countries compete in regional qualifiers to earn a spot.
• Final Tournament: Includes:
  
• Group Stage (8 groups, round-robin)
• Knockout Stage (Round of 16 → Quarterfinal → Semifinal → Final)
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