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First World Cup
Inauguration of the first World Cup. 13 teams would participate in the competition and Uruguay would be the first champion. -
World Cup Expanded to 16 Teams
After its success in 1930 and 1934, FIFA decided to expand the tournament and would go from 13 to 16 teams. -
Return of the World Cup After Twelve Years Due to World War II
After twelve years of absence due to WWII. The World Cup makes its return, this time Brazil would be the host. -
"Maracanazo" And Largest Crowd in World Cup History
The final between Uruguay and hosts Brazil would have a record attendance of 173,850 (officially) possibly over 200,000 people. In this final, the Uruguayans would surprise the hosts after going down 1-0, they would recover and end up winning the match 2-1. Beating all the odds. -
Pele Became The First Player to Win Three World Cups
After winning the World Cup in 1958 and 1962, Pele would win another World Cup in 1970, becoming the only player to achieve this milestone. -
World Cup Expanded to 24 Teams
For the first time the World Cup finals expanded from 16 to 24 teams. This allowed more countries to participate from Africa and Asia -
Maradona's "Hand of God"
Maradona plays one of the best matches in the history of the World Cup, but also the most controversial. -
First World Cup in the United States
FIFA wants to expand its relevance and brings the World Cup to the United States. -
World Cup Expanded to 32 Teams
For the first time in the competition the group stage was expanded from 24 teams to 32, with eight groups of four. -
Brazil Becomes the First National Team to Win Five World Cups
Brazil becomes champion after beating Germany 2-0 and becomes the first team to win five World Cups. -
Zinedine Zidane Headbutt
Zinedine Zidane loses his mind and is suspended in what would be his last game with the French team. Italy would beat France in a penalty shootout and become champion. -
Miroslav Klose Breaks Ronaldo's Record
After 12 years, the record for top goal scorer in World Cup history is broken by Miroslav Klose. -
Introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee)
The VAR is here to stay and deliver justice!! -
Messi Breaks Matthaus' Record and Becomes Champion
Messi becomes the player to play the most matches in the World Cup. In addition, Argentina would become champion and Messi would obtain his long-awaited trophy. -
Mbappe's Hat-Trick
Kylian Mbappe scored three goals in a World Cup final, something not seen since 1966. Despite his great effort, his team would be defeated.