As we all know, Fifa Worldcup 2014 has started in Brazil. Yesterday Grand Opening ceremony has finished. more than 600 entertainers participated in opening ceremony. 100 crore viewers across the world has watched live telecast on Television. here are the facts about fifa world cup which may asked in competitive examination, so read it once may be it secured your 1 marks.
FIFA Football History
Uruguay was the First Champian and Argentina was First Runners Up in 1930
Association Football was shortened by British schoolboys to 'assoccer' or 'soccer' Just like rugby to 'rugger'.
Brazil is the costliest and expensive team in fifa worldcup 2014 around 400 Million Euro.
in 1950, FIFA had trouble finding a host Due to world war II, Germany and Japan were not permitted to take part under international sanctions, while the Soviet Union, Hungary and Czechoslovakia all declined to participate.
Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in a World Cup qualifying match, making it the biggest scoreline in the history of international football.
The 1954 World Cup was the first to be televised.
Black and white Checkered ball used to make it more visible on black and white televisions.
Although numbered shirts had been used in Association Football since 1924 but First Number appeared on shirts in international matches on 1954.
The World Cup trophy has been stolen Twice in 1966 and 1983.
Early footballs were made out of animal bladders, more specifically pig's bladders.
Lucien Laurent of France scored the first goal in World Cup history, while American goalkeeper Jimmy Douglas posted the first official "clean sheet" in the tournament.
About FIFA
International Federation of Association Football is the full form of FIFAFifa is membership comprises 209 national associations. Its headquarters are in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter
FIFA's Motto is "For the Game, For the world.
it was formationed by 21th may 1904
209 national associations are members
About India National Football Team
The India national football team is governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Since 1948.Nick name of AIFF is Blue Tigers.
Current Captain of AIFF is Sunil Chhetri who is also top scorer.
FIFA Ranking of India is 154 which was 94 in feb 1996.
Lowest AIFF FIFA Ranking was 169.
there are 6 stediums which is approved by FIFA Guideline in india which is Ambedkar Stedium, Jawaharlal Nehru Stedium both are in delhi. Nehru Stedium in Chennai Balewadi Sports Complex in pune, Salt lake stadium in kolkata and Banglore Football Stadium in Banglore.
Fifa Worldcup Awards
- The Golden Ball (First Player was José Nasazzi in 1930)
- The Golden Boot (First Player Was Guillermo Stábile in 1930)
- The Golden GLove Award (First Player was Enrique Ballesteros in 1930)
- Best Young Player (First was PELE 17 years in 1958)
- Fair Play Trophy ( 1970 Peru)
- Most Entertaining Team (Brazil in 1994)
FIFA Worldcup 2014
Started with 'We Are One' Official Song830 Billion Rupees Will Spend on FIFA Worldcup 2014
736 Players will participate in FIFA Worldcup 2014
32 Team will show their talent
64 matches gonna be played
12 stadiums will host live action of fifa 2014
Fifa Worldcup Champions
Owning 5 Titles of Fifa Worldcup, Brazil is on the top of FIFA Worldcup Titles, See the below Chart.
Brazil
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5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
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Italy
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4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
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Germany
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3 (1954, 1974, 1990)
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Argentina
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2 (1978, 1986)
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Uruguay
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2 (1930, 1950)
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France
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1 (1998)
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England
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1 (1966)
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Spain
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1 (2010)
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Fifa Worldcup 2014 Teams
Brazil
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Croatia
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Mexico
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Cameroon
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Spain
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Netherlands
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Chile
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Australia
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Colombia
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Greece
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CoteD’ivoire
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Japan
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Uruguay
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Costarica
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England
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Italy
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Switzerland
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Ecuador
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France
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Honduras
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Argentina
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Bosnia
and Herzegovina
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Iran
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Nigeria
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Germany
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Portugal
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Ghana
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USA
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Belgium
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Algeria
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Russia
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Korea
Republic
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basic rules of football
- there will be Two teams, each with 11 players (including the goalkeeper)
- 45 Minutes of two sessions played
- A typical field or pitch is 100 yards long and at least 50 yards wide
- The goal Stand is eight yards long and eight feet hight
- in front of each goalstand there is a large rectangle called the goal area. If a defending player commits a foul within this area, the attacking team receives a penalty kick
- Tie can be resolved with shootout round
- Red Card, Yellow Card is for Offence and warning to offence
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