The FIFA World Cup is the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world, attracting billions of television viewers every tournament ¹. It's a quadrennial tournament of 32 men's national teams organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), determining the sport's men's world champion ¹.

 

*History of the World Cup*

The first World Cup was held in 1930, and it has been held every four years since then, except during World War II ¹. The tournament has undergone significant changes over the years, including the introduction of a new trophy in 1970, the FIFA World Cup Trophy ¹.

 

*Recent World Cup*

The most recent World Cup was held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022 ². Argentina won its third World Cup victory in the tournament after defeating France in the final match ². This was the first time the World Cup was held in the Middle East ².

 

*World Cup Winners*

Some of the most successful teams in the World Cup include:

 

- _Brazil_, with five World Cup titles ¹

- _Germany_, with four World Cup titles ¹

- _Italy_, with four World Cup titles ¹

- _Argentina_, with three World Cup titles ¹