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Fact #1
The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay back in 1930 and 13 countries participated in the very first World Cup tournament.
Fact #2
The oldest player to lead a Country to the World Cup title was the Italian goalkeeper and captain Dino Zoff, who at the age of 40 captained Italy to their 1982 FIFA World Cup title.
Fact #3
First player to miss a penalty kick in World Cup competition was Valdemar de Brito of Brazilback in 1930.
Fact #4
After winning their 2nd World Cup title in 1938, Italy went on a 44 year drought before winning their third title in 1982.
Fact #5
Germany has also made the semi finals the most times. Germany has advanced to the final four teams in 11 different World Cups.
Fact #6
Germany and Brazil hold the top spot for most appearances in the World Cup final. Both countries made it to the finals on 7 different occasions.
Fact #7
Frenchman Just Fontaine holds the record for most World Cup goals scored when he netted 13 goals in 1958 World Cup.
Fact #8
Record number for most World Cup appearances is held by German soccer player Lothar Matthaus with 25 appearances.
Fact #9
Fun facts on World Cup fact is that out of 19 World Cups so far, 6 tournaments were won by the host Country.
Fact #10
The World Cup was not played in 1942 and 1946 because of World War.
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