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The FIFA World Cup began in 1930 and is held every four years (except in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II). Counting from 1930 to 2006 (the last tournament before 2009), there were 18 tournaments: 1930, 1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006.

The statement is false. The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa did not feature exactly 2 teams appearing for the first time. While Slovakia made their first independent appearance (having previously played as part of Czechoslovakia), the tournament mostly featured established football nations. The qualification process allows up to 8 new teams potentially, but 2010 didn't have exactly 2 debutants.

South Africa won the bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup by defeating Morocco in the final round of voting. The vote was close, with South Africa winning 14-10 over Morocco in the 2004 FIFA Executive Committee meeting. Egypt and Tunisia were other candidates but withdrew earlier.

Germany won its first FIFA World Cup in 1954, defeating Hungary 3-2 in the final match known as 'The Miracle of Bern.' This tournament was hosted by Switzerland, with the final played at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern. Switzerland had previously hosted the World Cup in 1938, making it one of the few countries to host multiple tournaments in the early years.

Uruguay won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, which they also hosted. The final match was played at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, where Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2. This victory established Uruguay as the first World Cup champion in football history, beginning their legacy as one of the early dominant teams in international football.

Brazil is the only country to have won the FIFA World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Italy and Germany have four wins each, while Uruguay and Argentina have two each.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa featured 32 qualifying nations, which has been the standard format for World Cup tournaments from 1998 through 2022. The number 33, 25, or 22 have never been the team count for any World Cup.

As of 2010, Germany had played the second-most World Cup matches after Brazil. Germany has been a consistent World Cup participant with many finals and semifinal appearances. Italy and Argentina also have high match counts but Germany's record was superior.

Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, making option D correct. Brazil, England, and Greece are incorrect choices - Brazil would later become a World Cup powerhouse, England hosted in 1966, and Greece has never hosted the tournament. Uruguay was chosen as the host and inaugural champion.

The 2002 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea, making options A and F correct. This was the first World Cup hosted in Asia and the first to be co-hosted by two countries. DPR Korea, England, Ireland, and Brazil were not hosts of the 2002 tournament.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), making option C correct. This is the most by any nation. Brazil's five victories cement their status as the most successful World Cup nation. Options A (3 times) and B (4 times) are incorrect, and no team has won 6 times yet.

England's only FIFA World Cup victory came in 1966 when they hosted the tournament. They defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley Stadium, with Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick. The other options are incorrect: 1954 was West Germany, 1970 was Brazil, and 1982 was Italy.

The first FIFA World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930, featured 13 teams from 3 continents. These included 7 from South America, 4 from Europe, and 2 from North America. Uruguay won the inaugural tournament.