What is the World Cup?
Football is one of the most loved and followed sports in the world. As a result of its worldwide popularity and interest, tournaments are organised worldwide in football. The World Cup is the biggest tournament organised in the field of football worldwide.
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What is the World Cup?
The World Cup is a football tournament organised worldwide by the men’s teams of the member countries of FIFA (International Association of Football Associations). Teams that pass the qualifiers that last 3 years before the World Cup compete in the FIFA World Cup Finals. Matches are played between 32 teams from 211 FIFA member countries who make it to the finals and the winner becomes the owner of the World Cup. Among these 32 teams, only the host country participates directly in the finals without participating in the qualifiers.
Teams are divided into 4 groups. Each group consists of 8 teams. The 2 most successful teams of each group advance to the next round. In the second round, single elimination matches are played and the champion is determined by playing a final match between the teams that reach the final. In the World Cup, the first, second and third teams win medals. Only the first team is awarded the World Cup.
Everything Curious About the World Cup (Question – Answer)
The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. For this reason, there are many questions about it. Below you will find answers to all questions about the World Cup.
Why is the World Cup held?
The World Cup is unique, it is given to the team that wins the World Cup every 4 years. At the end of 4 years, the real World Cup is taken from the team and replaced with a gold-plated bronze trophy and presented to the teams to put in their museums.
How often does the World Cup take place?
The FIFA World Cup is organised every 4 years.
How many World Cups are there in the world?
The first FIFA World Cup was held in July 1930. Since then, a total of 22 FIFA World Cups have been organised in 19 different countries.
Does the World Cup stay with the winning team?
The World Cup can stay in the winning country for 4 years. At the end of 4 years, the trophy is handed over to the next winning team. The previous World Cup champion is presented with a gold-plated bronze trophy as a souvenir.
Is the World Cup gold? How much does it weigh?
The World Cup is worth 20 million dollars. It is one of the most expensive sports prizes in the world. Since 1974, the same trophy has been used. The trophy measures 36,8cm in length and weighs 6,1 kg.
Which country has won the World Cup the most times?
Brazil has won the World Cup 5 times and is the most successful team in the world.
Where is the original World Cup?
The original World Cup trophy was designed by Silvio Gazzaniga. It is currently on display at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich. The original trophy is only on display during the opening and closing matches of the tournament, as well as during the draw for the final.
Are World Cup medals real gold?
World Cup medals are real gold. Gold medals are awarded to the champion team, silver medals to the runner-up team and bronze medals to the third place team.
What is the ranking of the countries that won the World Cup?
Brazil 5 Cups
Italy and Germany 4 Cups
Argentina 3 Cups
France and Uruguay 2 Cups
England and Spain 1 Cup
