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The FIFA World Cup (also commonly called the Football World Cup or The World Cup) is held every four years. The next event will be in 2026 in Canada, USA and Mexico. Read about the last World Cup in Qatar.

Did you know that soccer is played on every continent and the FIFA World Cup is the most viewed event in the world, with over 30 billion people watching the 2006 World Cup in Germany and even more in South Africa 2010. 30 Billion - that's more than the world's population I hear you say. Well, this figure is an 'accumulated' audience, meaning if people watched more than one game, which most people did, they were counted each time.

• Want to impress your friends with World Cup facts and figures? There are more than 60 countries that have played in the World Cup. Have a look at the World Cup Trivia section, and try this quiz.
• Here is a list of previous winners, and the history of the World Cup. See all the FIFA World Cup Awards.
• And don't forget, the women also have their own Women's World Cup. The next event is 2027.
• Other interesting facts about the ball and mascots.

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