The FIFA World Cup is the biggest and most popular sporting event in the world. It’s almost like a religion for some fans of soccer. But there are many things about this global tournament that not everyone knows. Even though the World Cup is held every four years, there are several unusual facts about it that you won’t find in any history books or encyclopedias. This article will give you some weird and wonderful information about the Soccer World Cup that you probably don’t know . 

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