Germany’s Miroslav Klose holds the record for most World Cup goals, scoring 16 between 2002 and 2014 to eclipse Brazilian great Ronaldo’s mark of 15.
Brazil is the only nation to compete in every World Cup.
Brazilian icon Pelé is the only player to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970).
Curaçao, a nation of approximately 150,000 people, will become the least populous nation to ever appear at a World Cup when it makes its debut in 2026.
Four of the past five World Cup finals required extra time, with two of those decided in a penalty shootout.
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WORLD CUP PREVIOUS WINNERS
Here are the past winners and runners up of the World Cup.