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The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, due to World War II.

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The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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Presdent of the Russian Football Union Sergei Fursinko, left, and regional manager of Coca-Cola Lubo Gruich present the FIFA World Cup trophy during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Presdent of the Russian Football Union Sergei Fursinko, left, and regional manager of Coca-Cola Lubo Gruich present the FIFA World Cup trophy during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

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A demonstrator holding a Brazilian flag and wearing soccer glasses protests changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

A demonstrator holding a Brazilian flag and wearing soccer glasses protests changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

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People waving flags from the Workers Party protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

People waving flags from the Workers Party protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

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People protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan as they hold signs that read in Portuguese "The impact is ours, and the royalties too" in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

People protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan as they hold signs that read in Portuguese "The impact is ours, and the royalties too" in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

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A man, wearing fancy dress, takes part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A man, wearing fancy dress, takes part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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People take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

People take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A man, wearing fancy dress, takes part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A man, wearing fancy dress, takes part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Police shadow a march of hundreds of people taking part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Police shadow a march of hundreds of people taking part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AFP 

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Demonstrators carry papier mache dolls during the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Demonstrators carry papier mache dolls during the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AFP 

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AFP 

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro's governor Sergio Cabral (3rd, R) and city mayor Eduardo Paes (R) march among thousands of people taking part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro's governor Sergio Cabral (3rd, R) and city mayor Eduardo Paes (R) march among thousands of people taking part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AFP 

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AFP 

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hundreds of people take part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues decided by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

AFP 

A man waves a Brazilian flag during the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A man waves a Brazilian flag during the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A man fancy dressed as an Arabian holds a banner amid hundreds of people taking part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A man fancy dressed as an Arabian holds a banner amid hundreds of people taking part in the 'Against Cowardice-In Defence of Rio' protest, against the cut in oil tax revenues to be voted by the federal government, saying it threatens the 2016 Olympic Games and FIFA's World Cup, on March 17, 2010, at Rio Branco avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

AP 

Presdent of the Russian Football Union Sergei Fursinko, left, and regional manager of Coca-Cola Lubo Gruich present the FIFA World Cup trophy during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

Presdent of the Russian Football Union Sergei Fursinko, left, and regional manager of Coca-Cola Lubo Gruich present the FIFA World Cup trophy during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup.

AP 

A demonstrator holding a Brazilian flag and wearing soccer glasses protests changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

A demonstrator holding a Brazilian flag and wearing soccer glasses protests changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

AP 

People waving flags from the Workers Party protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

People waving flags from the Workers Party protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

AP 

People protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan as they hold signs that read in Portuguese "The impact is ours, and the royalties too" in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

People protest changes in the oil royalties distribution plan as they hold signs that read in Portuguese "The impact is ours, and the royalties too" in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Changes made by Brazil's lower house of Congress would take about $4 billion out of Rio's coffers annually which would endanger the city's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the finals of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

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