FIFA World Cup Trivia

  • The record for most FIFA World Cup appearances is held by German player Lothar Matthaus with 25 appearances.
  • Italy's Vittorio Pozzo is the only head coach to lead the nation to two consecutive World Cup titles as the head coach in 1934 and 1938.
  • The Brazilian striker Ronaldo was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) at the 1998 World Cup final against France even though French came out of this game winners and 1998 World Cup champions.
  • Frenchman Just Fontaine holds the record for most FIFA World Cup goals scored when he netted 13 goals in 1958 World Cup.
  • Germany and Brazil hold the top spot for most appearances in the FIFA World Cup final. Both countries made it to the finals on 7 different occasions till 2010.
  • Hungary holds the record for scoring most goals in a FIFA Wolr Cup match when they beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
  • FIFA World Cup 2014 Champion will win 35 Million US Dollars.
  • FIFA World Cup 2104, Brazil: For the first time 2 consecutive World Cups are not hosted in Europe.
  • Brazil is the 5th country to host a Football World Cup for the 2nd time after Italy, France, Mexico and Germany.
  • Uruguay (1930), Italy (1934), England (1966),  West Germany (1974), Argentina (1978) and France (1998) are the countries to win the FIFA World Cup Finals as host countries! Upload to Facebook
    Uruguay (1930), Italy (1934), England (1966), West Germany (1974), Argentina (1978) and France (1998) are the countries to win the FIFA World Cup Finals as host countries!
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