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Watch this video to learn more about the history of the FIFA World Cup.

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Learn more about which countries have won the most men's World Cup titles since 1930.

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Explore the chemistry of the football (soccer ball) used in the 2014 World Cup.

Captain Carlos Alberto Torres holding the Jules Rimet trophy aloft after Brazil's...

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The FIFA World Cup trophy.

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1930 World Cup

Uruguay scoring its first goal in the World Cup final against Argentina, in Montevideo,...

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Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona (right) of Argentina and a South Korean defender in a 1986 World Cup...

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Romário holding the trophy aloft after leading Brazil to victory over Italy in the...

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2002 World Cup

Brazil's Ronaldo (yellow shirt) maneuvering around opposing German players during...

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Wayne Rooney

England's Wayne Rooney participating in a 2006 World Cup quarterfinal match against...

Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane dribbling the ball during the 2006 World Cup final between France...

Men's World Cup titles won from 1930 to 2018, by country.

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