Almost half of the world’s population, that’s 3.2 billion people, tuned in to the 2014 World Cup

 Almost half of the world’s population, that’s 3.2 billion people, tuned in to the 2014 World Cup

It’s that beautiful time where once every four years the best of the best in international soccer meet up to throw down at the game’s highest level.

The World Cup is a special tournament, often offering soccer fans and players the highest highs and the lowest lows.

It’s no understatement to say that the World Cup is truly the pinnacle of professional soccer.

Heartbreak and elation are commonplace at this tournament, and every year sees shocking defeats and even more shocking victories.

From Germany’s 7 – 1 thrashing of Brazil at the Brazil hosted 2014 tournament, to England snatching two late winners at their own hosted 1966 tournament, the World Cup has something for every soccer fan.

So, if you’re like me and you love soccer and the World Cup, then brush up on some World Cup knowledge here to wax at your soccer mates when you’re at the bar during the next big match.

The World Cup is held every four years. To date, there have been 20 World Cup tournaments, the first of which took place in 1930.

The name of the original World Cup trophy is the Jules Rimet Trophy, named after the FIFA President Jules Rimet who passed a vote to start the competition in 1929.

Uruguay were the hosts for the first ever World Cup in 1930 and they also went on to win the tournament.