Do you know that…
•The FIFA World Cup was initiated by FIFA president Jules Rimet.
•1930 Uruguay: Inaugural tournament featuring only 13 teams. It was won by host nation Uruguay who defeated Argentina 4–2
•1942 & 1946: Tournaments canceled due to World War II
•1950 Brazil: Uruguay claimed their second title in the decisive match against Brazil (known as the Maracanazo)
It also witnessed the footwear fiasco as India famously withdrew from the 1950 tournament in Brazil. While a popular
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