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Soccer World Cup History

• In 1930, The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) held soccer's first World Cup tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay. (see more on Uruguay 1930)

• The need for a International event for the top football nations of the world was due largely to the Olympics' restrictions against professional athletes.

• The World Cup is held every four years from 1930 onward, excepting World War II years.

• see each host city for further details of each World Cup event.

• Other historical lists:

  • Goal scorers list - the top goal scorers from each tournament.

  • List of Winners - all the final winners.

  • List of Firsts - the first to do just about everything.

  • History of the Trophy

  • Match Ball History

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