The origin of the World Cup

1928 After the Olympic Games, FIFA held a representative meeting and unanimously adopted the resolution to hold the World Football Championship every four years.

This has played a positive role in promoting the further development and improvement of world football. At first, this new football game was called "World Football Championship". 1956

At the meeting held in Luxemburg, FIFA decided to change its name to "Rimet Cup". This is in recognition of Rimet, a Frenchman and former FIFA president, for his contribution to football.

Achievement. Rimet has been the president of FIFA for 33 years (192 1- 1954), and is the initiator and organizer of the World Football Championship.

Later, it was suggested that the two names be linked, called "World Football Championship-Rimet Cup". Therefore, at the Helsinki meeting, it decided to change its name to "Foot of the World"

Rimet Cup, the World Cup for short.

The World Cup. This cup is 36 centimeters high and weighs 5 kilograms, which was worth 20 thousand dollars at that time. 1974 In the 10 World Cup, West Germany won the new cup as a champion for the first time.

This time, FIFA stipulates that the new cup is a mobile prize, and no matter which team wins many championships, it can't occupy this cup.

World Cup competition process:

The World Cup qualifiers are divided into six divisions, namely Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, North America and Oceania, and each division needs to follow its own division.

According to the actual situation of the World Cup, the rules of the qualifiers are formulated, and teams from FIFA member countries (regions) who sign up for the World Cup need to conduct qualifiers in their respective divisions.

Competing for a place in the World Cup finals. At present, there are 32 places in the final stage of the World Cup, and the host country can directly obtain the places in the final stage.

Except for the host country, other places are allocated by FIFA according to the football level of each qualifying area, and different qualifying areas will have different numbers of final stage names.

Hmm ... Note: FIFA stipulates that from the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, defending champions need to participate in the World Cup qualifiers in their respective regions, so only the host country can be shortlisted.

Competition for the final of the top 32. The host country of the World Cup finals must be a FIFA member country (region), which needs to be submitted to FIFA.

Application (two members can jointly apply for hosting), and then all FIFA member countries (regions) vote to decide. Win the final through the World Cup qualifiers.

A total of 32 national teams, plus the host country's team, will go to the host country to compete for the championship in the final stage. There are 32 teams in the final stage

By drawing lots, they were divided into 8 groups with 4 teams in each group, and the top two in each group were eligible to enter the semi-finals.

; After entering the semi-finals, sixteen teams decided the schedule according to the established rules, without drawing lots, and then played a single elimination match until the champion was decided.

History of world cup development

In the Tang Dynasty, the competitive game "Football" appeared in China, which was called "Cuju" at that time. Modern football originated in England and then swept the world. Due to the rapid development of football

International competitions have also appeared. 1896 When the Athens Olympic Games was held, football was listed as an official event. Denmark beat Greece 9-0 and became the first team of Olympic football.

Champion. Because professional athletes are not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games, the football match will not last until the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games.

1928 After the Olympic Games, FIFA held a representative meeting and unanimously adopted the resolution to hold the World Football Championship every four years. This is of great significance to the progress of world football.

The development and improvement of the step has played a positive role in promoting. At first, this new football game was called "World Football Championship". 1956, FIFA Congress in Luxembourg.

In fact, it was decided to change its name to "Rimet Cup". This is in recognition of Rimet, a Frenchman and former FIFA president, for his achievements in football. Rimet is the president of FIFA.

President for 33 years (192 1- 1954), he is the initiator and organizer of the world football championship. Later, it was suggested that the two names be linked and called "World Football Championship".

"-Rimet Cup". Therefore, the Helsinki Conference decided to change its name to "World Football Championship-Rimet Cup" or "World Cup" for short.

The World Cup trophy is a special prize made by FIFA for the winner in 1928, which was cast by the famous Parisian jewelry technician Friel. Its model is a victorious woman in Greek legend.

The god Nikai, dressed in an ancient Roman tunic, stretched out his arms and held a big cup in his hand. The statue, made of pure gold, weighs1800g and is 30cm high, and stands on a marble pedestal.

. This cup is a mobile prize. Whoever wins the championship can keep the gold cup for four years and return it to FIFA before the next cup so that it can be awarded to the new world champion. In addition, there is another one.

The additional rule is: whoever wins the world championship three times will win the trophy forever.

During the 9th World Cup from 65438 to 0970, Uruguay, Italy and Brazil all won the championship twice. So everyone has a chance to occupy this cup forever, and the result is Brazil.

First come, first served. Take this cup.

To this end, FIFA has to prepare a new trophy for the next champion. 1971may, FIFA held a new cup judging meeting. After reviewing 53 plans,

Decided to adopt the design scheme of Gazania, Italy-the design scheme of two Luxes holding the earth high with their hands. This figure symbolizes the strength and scale of sports. Xinbeiding

It's called the World Cup. This cup is 36 centimeters high and weighs 5 kilograms, which was worth 20 thousand dollars at that time. 1974 in the 10th world cup, west Germany won the COVID-19 for the first time.

Cup. This time, FIFA stipulates that the new cup is a mobile prize, and no matter which team wins many championships, it can't occupy this cup.