World Cup Football

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