More Than 250 Million People Play Football Worldwide
It is widely regarded as the most popular sport on Earth.
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The 1950 World Cup Decider Drew a Record Crowd at Maracanã
Brazil's stadium hosted more than 170,000 people for the match against Uruguay.
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The Football Association Codified the Rules in 1863
Meeting in London, it separated football from rugby and laid the foundations of the modern game.
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Pelé Won Three World Cups With Brazil
He is the only player to win the tournament three times, in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
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The First FIFA World Cup Was Held in Uruguay in 1930
Uruguay won on home soil, beating Argentina in the final.