2018 WORLD CUP: WORLD CUP FACTS

It’s very hard to believe that the 2018 World Cup is just less than two weeks away.  Looking back at the 2014 world cup, it doesn’t seem like very long ago that we saw an incredible game in Brazil, enjoying the beautiful game and outstanding soccer at the 2014 World Cup. 


It’s no secret that this event is one of the favorite for sport fans all over the world and is arguably the world’s best soccer tournament.  Here are some interesting facts about the world most watched sport competition

* The World Cup in 2018 will mark the first time Russia has ever hosted this event, wow – we can’t we.

* The 2018 World Cup will be Russia’s 11th World Cup appearance. Their highest ever finish was 4th place place in 1966, let see if they can do better this time.


* 3.2 billion people (almost half of the world’s population) tuned in to watch the 2014 World Cup. 

*  The World Cup has been played 20 times, Brazil holds the most titles with five. Italy and Germany are close behind with four each.

*  For the first time in the history of soccer, the 2002 World Cup was held in two different countries: South Korea and Japan.

* The oldest goal scorer in the World Cup was Roger Milla, who was 42 in 1994 when he scored a goal for Cameroon against Russia.

* It is rumored that India withdrew from the 1950 tournament as they were not allowed to play barefoot.

* One of the venues for the 2018 World Cup, Fisht Stadium in Sochi, is the same stadium that hosted the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2014 Winter Games.

* The first World Cup was played in 1930. Uruguay was both the tournament host and winner that year. 

* The World Cup trophy went missing for 7 days in 1966, when it was stolen just prior to the tournament.

* The distance between the easternmost host city (Ekaterinburg) and the westernmost host city (Kaliningrad) at the 2018 World Cup is over 1500 miles. For comparison, that’s about the same distance as Moscow to London, England.


* The highest scoring game in World Cup history was in 1954, when Austria defeated Switzerland 7-5.

* The Italians have had the most number of draws in World Cup history with 21.

* Of all countries that have appeared in the World Cup, Indonesia has played the least number of matches – just one in 1938.

* Mexico has the most World Cup losses (25), though they do also have 14 wins and 14 draws.

*  While 32 teams will qualify for the 2018 tournament, the number will jump to 48 in 2026.

* The most goals ever scored by one player in a World Cup match is an impressive five, by Oleg Salenko of Russia.

* The World Cup winning country is rumored to see a baby boom 9 months after the World Cup. In fact, Hyundai even created a commercial based on this fact.
* Lastly, apart from football matches, guests will also be able to visit FIFA Fan Fests – special events organized by FIFA. These are officially dedicated areas to watch Confederations Cup 2017 matches, where everyone unable to come to the stadium is welcome to join the fun. This is the perfect way to safely and conveniently watch live coverage of the games between the best teams in the world.

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