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The World Cup: Soccer's Biggest Stage

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The FIFA WORLD CUP is the most-watched sporting event on the planet, drawing billions of viewers every four years. FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the global body that GOVERNS the sport of soccer. The first World Cup was held in URUGUAY in 1930, with thirteen nations competing for the title. Today the tournament has grown dramatically, and starting with the 2026 edition, it will expand to include 48 TEAMS from around the world. Understanding the World Cup's reach and history connects directly to careers in sports management, international marketing, and global media.

The global body that governs soccer worldwide is called _____.
FIFA
The first World Cup was hosted by the country of _____.
URUGUAY
Name something the text tells us about how the World Cup has changed or grown.
IT EXPANDS TO 48 TEAMS / IT BEGAN WITH 13 NATIONS / IT STARTED IN 1930
The World Cup is held every _____ years.
FOUR
Name a career field the text connects to understanding the World Cup.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT / INTERNATIONAL MARKETING / GLOBAL MEDIA
FIFA headquarters is located in Zurich, which is a city in the country of _____.
SWITZERLAND

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What does it mean to you that the World Cup connects billions of people across countries and cultures?

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