| France became the first reigning World Cup champions who failed to win a match. |
| Brazil is the only country to have appaered in every World Cup finals |
| Soccer legend Pele's real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento |
| Most soccer players run 7 miles in a game |
| 1974 World Cup Final was delayed because all the flag-posts were missing |
| Indians were not allowed to play bare feet in 1954 Football World Cup so they withdrew from the tournament. |
| Youngest scorer in a Football World Cup - Pele, 17 yrs 239 days |
| Last names of all the players of Bulgarian team ended with OV in 94 World Cup |