The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious and widely followed international soccer tournament in the world. Held every four years, the World Cup brings together 32 of the best national teams from around the globe to compete for the coveted trophy. The first World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, with 13 teams participating. Since then, the tournament has grown in size and popularity, with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the final match of the 2014 tournament. Brazil has won the World Cup a record five times, followed by Germany and Italy, which have both won the
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