About the World Cup

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Questions
1. Howoftenistheworldcup
tournamentheld?
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2. Whenwasthefirsttournament
held?
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3. Howmanyteamscompeteforthe
title?
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4. HowmanytimeshasBrazilwonthe
worldcup?
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5. Whichistheonlycountrytohave
appearedateveryworldcup?
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6. Howlongdothewinnersretainthe
trophy?

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The World Cup is held once every four years. It is the largest sporting event on Earth watched by people from every nation. The
sport's governing body is FIFA. The first tournament was held in nineteen thirty. The current format of the world cup involves
thirty two teams playing in different groups. Brazil has won the world cup a record five times and they are the only team to
have played in every world cup tournament. World cup winners retain the trophy until the next tournament.
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