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FIFA WC 2022| All you need to know| Winners, Runners-up & Ball

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the epicenter of the footballing world in less than a month’s time as 32 teams will contest for the right to be called the champions of the World. With a long-standing history and tradition, the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first time it is scheduled in the winter to accommodate players from high-intensity heat in Qatar. 

So ahead of the biggest festival in football here is all you need to know about the rich history and tradition.

When was the first edition of the FIFA World Cup played?

The first edition of the FIFA World Cup was played in 1930.

Who was the inaugural winner of the FIFA World Cup?

Uruguay won the inaugural edition of the FIFA World Cup beating Argentina 4-2 in the final.

Who has won the FIFA World Cup most times?

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, most by any nation.

Who has finished runners-up on most occasions in FIFA World Cup?

Germany has finished runners–up in the FIFA World Cup on most occasions four times.

Which team has played in the FIFA World Cup final on most occasions?

Germany has played in the FIFA World Cup final on eight occasions with four defeats and four wins in the competition history.

Which country has hosted the FIFA World Cup most times?

Until now Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, and Italy have hosted the FIFA World on most occasions with two representations. 

What balls have been used in FIFA World Cup history?

The following balls have been used in the FIFA main tournament history-
 

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YearBall
1930Tiento (1st half)
T-Model (2nd half)
1934Federale 102
1938Allen
1950Duplo T
1954Swiss World Champion
1958Top Star
1962Crack
1966Challenge 4-Star
1970Telstar
1974Telstar Durlast
1978Tango
1982Tango España
1986Azteca
1990Etrusco Unico
1994Questra
1998Tricolore
2002Fevernova
2006Teamgeist
Teamgeist Berlin
2010Jabulani
JABULANI
2014Brazuca
Brazuca Final Rio
2018Telstar 18
Telstar Mechta
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