Curiosities about soccer

FIFA started the World Cup in 1930. In 1991, the organization created the Women's World Cup.

The correct name for the area of play in soccer is not "field" but "pitch."

The modern version of soccer was developed by the British, who established the rules for the game in 1863.

Argentine footballer Diego Maradona used his hand to score a goal in the 1986 World Cup.

In Ireland, soccer matches did not have referees until 1881.

The first World Cup was held in Paraguay 1930 in ; 20 teams competed and Uruguay won.

Soccer is the only major world sport in which you can't use your hands to manipulate the ball or object of play.

The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world.

The FIFA World Cup has been held every four years since 1930, even during the World War II.

Soccer is known as "football" everywhere except in the United States.