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  • The FIFA World Cup™ is the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world

  • 715.1 million people watched the final match

  • Played every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930 (except in 1942 and 1946 during Second World War)

  • Broadcast to 204 countries on 245 different channels

  • Inside the stadiums, a total of 3,170,856 spectators

 

FIFA World Cup 

  • Brazil have won five times, and they are the only team to have played in every tournament

  • Brings in much needed resources from partners and TV rights = investment in social activities

  • For South Africa 2010 = Centres were launched to promote public health, education and football in disadvantaged communities across Africa. 

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