9 lesser-known facts about the football World Cup
FIFA 2018 (lesser-known facts)
Here are some interesting facts about the history of football World Cup which you probably did not know.
The 21st edition of World Cup will take place in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. With nine days remaining for the tournament, here are some lesser-known facts about the history of football World Cup which you probably did not know.
1- In 1983, the original Jules Rimet trophy was stolen from the display window and never recovered. It is believed that the trophy was melted and sold.
2- The first World Cup was played in 1930. Uruguay was both the tournament host and winner.
3- France's Lucien Laurent scored the first goal in World Cup history at the 1930 tournament in Uruguay.
4- The most goals ever scored by one player in a World Cup match is an impressive five, by Oleg Salenko of Russia.
5- The 2018 World Cup will be Russia’s 11th World Cup appearance and the World Cup in 2018 will mark the first time Russia has ever hosted this event.
6- This is the 21st edition of FIFA World Cup and Brazil holds the most titles with five.
7- For the first time in the history, the 2002 World Cup was held in two different countries: South Korea and Japan.
8- It is rumored that India withdrew from the 1950 tournament as they were not allowed to play barefoot.
9- The highest scoring game in World Cup history was in 1954 when Austria defeated Switzerland 7-5.