Every four years since then, national teams from around the world compete in qualifying rounds for the right to play in the month long World Cup Tournament.
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In 1926 Jules Rimet, President of FIFA (Federation International
de Footbal Association), suggested organizing a world soccer
tournament
involving national teams with both professional
and amateur players from all over the world. The first World
Cup game was played between France and Mexico on July
13, 1930. Every four years since then, national teams from around the world compete in qualifying rounds for the right to play in the month long World Cup Tournament. |
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