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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.

Lothar Matthaus of Germany holds the record for playing the most matches in World Cup history with 25 appearances across 5 tournaments (1982-1998). Option B is correct. Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini, and Diego Maradona are all legends but don't hold this particular appearance record. Matthaus' longevity and consistency set this enduring milestone.

Geoff Hurst of England scored the only hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final match in the 1966 final against West Germany, making option D correct. Hurst scored three goals (2nd, 101st, and 120th minutes) in England's 4-2 victory after extra time. Gerd Muller and Klinsman are German strikers, and Pele is Brazilian, but none scored a World Cup final hat-trick.

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.

India was invited to participate in the 1950 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil, making them the first Asian team to receive a World Cup invitation. However, India ultimately withdrew before the tournament began, citing travel costs and other reasons.

Oleg Salenko of Russia holds the record for most goals scored in a single World Cup match, scoring 5 goals against Cameroon in the 1994 World Cup. Eusbio scored 4 in a match, while the others listed did not hold this record.

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.

Ren Higuita, the eccentric Colombian goalkeeper, is famous for the scorpion kick (scorpion shot) he performed in a friendly match against England at Wembley in 1995. He flipped forward to kick the ball away with his heels, creating one of football's most iconic saves.