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The FIFA World Cup (often called the Football World Cup, Soccer World Cup or simply the World Cup) is the most significant competition in world football. The world's most representative team sport event, the World Cup is contested by the men's national football teams of member nations of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) (the sport's global governing body). FIFA also holds the Women's World Cup on a separate schedule. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, due to World War II. However, the event is often ongoing, as the qualifying rounds of the competition take place over the three years preceding the final rounds.

The tournament's final phase (often called the "Finals") involves 32 national teams competing over a four-week period in a previously nominated host nation, with these games making it the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world.[1]

In seventeen tournaments held, only seven nations have ever won the World Cup. Brazil is the current holder, as well as the most successful World Cup team, having won the tournament five times, while Germany and Italy follow with three titles each. Of the nine World Cups staged in Europe before the current tournament, only one saw victory by a non-European team, that being Brazil in 1958. When held outside Europe, the competition has only ever been won by South American teams.

The current football World Cup Finals are being held in Germany between June 9 and July 9, 2006.

The FIFA World Cup (often called Football World Cup, The World Cup, or simply World Cup) is the most important competition in international football (soccer), and the world's most representative team sport event. Organised by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup is contested by men's national football teams which are FIFA members.

The World Cup is held every four years, but the qualifying rounds of the competition take place over a three-year period, using regional qualifying tournaments. 197 national teams entered the qualification tournaments for the 2006 World Cup. The final tournament phase involves 32 national teams competing over a four-week period in a previously nominated host nation.

The World Cup final competition (often called the "Finals"), which has been held every four years since 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was cancelled due to World War II, is the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world. It has a global audience of more than 3 billion people (half the world's population) exceeding even the Olympic Games.

Only seven nations have won the World Cup. Brazil is the most successful World Cup team, having won the tournament five times. Germany and Italy follow with three titles each. Argentina and Uruguay have two titles each. Finally, France and England have one title each.

The next football World Cup will be held in Germany between June 9 and July 9, 2006.

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The World Cup is sponsored by an international oversight organization for soccer called FIFA, which, en Francais, stands for the Federation Internationale de Football Association . Founded in 1904, FIFA is the governing body for all things soccer, from rule changes to the process by which national soccer teams make their way into World Cup competition. And what a process it is. In comparison, it makes the Major League Baseball play-offs look like a sandlot game.

The World Cup competition is held once every four years in a different host country. Even though the month long competition is held only once every four years, preliminary rounds, between a starting field of 150 national teams, begin two years before the big event. That means there's plenty of World Cup quality soccer to watch right now!

Competitions are held regionally under the auspices of regional soccer organizations including the AFC, UEFA, OFC, CONMEBOL, CAF and CONCACAF. Okay, you don't have to remember this alphabet soup. Just remember that regional competitions - and a region can be the size of Africa - lead the way to a winning team's participation in World Cup competition - the big show. And that's where the excitement, the glory and great moments in sports history are found.

Teams from large countries, like Brazil and the US, and from smaller countries, like East Timor and Nigeria, compete in numerous tournaments until the final field of national teams is winnowed down to 32. The host country's team ( Germany next) and the home country of the previous champions ( Brazil) are given a free pass - no qualifying victories required.

Once the actual World Cup tourney gets underway, loyal fans from every corner of the globe flock to the different venues to cheer on their own national teams. Flags are waved, the air is electric and the knowledgeable crowd cheers, boos and hoots as the fortunes of their teams rise and fall. The occasional soccer riot can also be expected as the fanatics from both sides take the fight into the bleachers. Security, as you might expect, is always tight.

Scalpers hawk their wares outside of each stadium and tickets always go for a premium, even in the early rounds of competition. In fact, if you're planning to attend the '06 World Cup in Germany, now's the time to pick up your tix. (Don't forget to pack the Stars and Stripes.)

So, what teams should you watch now? Well, since the competition for the World Cup began in 1930, several nations have established themselves as perennial powerhouses. Brazil always brings game, having won the Cup five times, including the last final held in 2002. Other teams to watch include the squads from Germany, Italy, England, Argentina and, of course, the up-and-comers from the US.

The World Cup is more than a game, more than a world competition, it's a world event - everywhere but in America. But that's changing quickly as more 'Yanks' discover that soccer's elegance and grace, strategy and strength make for compelling sports action and irresistible TV viewing.

So settle back in the recliner and, as you channel surf, stop to watch a few preliminary games. It won't be long before you recognize the team's star names and the background stories behind each team. Like any sport, the more you know about it, the more you'll enjoy it. Go East Timor!

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