Sports Journalism and the FIFA World Cup: Investigating the Coverage of the World's Most Popular Sporting Event

Uruguay hosted the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, which was held in the capital city of Montevideo.

Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final match to win the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.

Just Fontaine of France scored 13 goals in the 1958 FIFA World Cup, which remains the highest number of goals scored by a single player in a single tournament.

Mexico has hosted the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1970 and 1986, making it the only country to host the tournament more than once.

Uruguay has won the FIFA World Cup twice, which is the most titles per capita among all countries that have won the tournament.

Brazil holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in FIFA World Cup history, going 17 matches without a loss from 1958 to 1966.

Germany has won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot award four times, more than any other country.

Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball award six times, more than any other country.

Belgium has won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award three times, more than any other country.

Spain has won the FIFA World Cup Fair Play award four times, more than any other country.

Germany has scored the most hat-tricks in FIFA World Cup history, with 11.

Mexico has scored the most own goals in FIFA World Cup history, with 5.

Argentina has received the most red cards in FIFA World Cup history, with 12.

Brazil has received the most yellow cards in FIFA World Cup history, with 211.