FIFA World Cup Records

The FIFA World Cup is a highly anticipated event in the world of sports. It is a tournament where national teams compete to win the coveted title. The tournament has seen many records broken over the years.

Introduction & Concept Overview

The FIFA World Cup is a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament has been held every four years since 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held due to World War II.

Complete List of Records

The following table lists some of the notable records broken in the FIFA World Cup

Historical Timeline & Evolution

The FIFA World Cup has a rich history spanning over 90 years. The first tournament was held in 1930 in Uruguay, and it has since become a global event with teams from all over the world participating.

Key Facts & Figures to Memorize

Some key facts and figures to memorize about the FIFA World Cup include

• 1930: The year the first FIFA World Cup was held
• Uruguay: The country where the first FIFA World Cup was held
• 13: The number of goals scored by Just Fontaine in the 1958 World Cup
• 25: The number of appearances made by Antonio Carbajal and Lothar Matthaus

Memory Tricks & Mnemonics

To remember the order of the FIFA World Cup winners, you can use the mnemonic BRAZIL:

B

• Brazil (won in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

R

• Russia (won in 2018, as the host country)

A

• Argentina (won in 1978, 1986)

Z

• Zidane (led France to victory in 1998)

I

• Italy (won in 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)

L

• La Liga (the Spanish football league, which has produced many World Cup winners)