WORLD CUP HISTORY – Kickoff (Spanish Soccer News)
The idea of holding a global soccer tournament was first mooted at FIFA’s 1920 Congress, resulting in the first FIFA World Cup™ in 1930. Uruguay, Olympic football champions in 1924 and 1928, were granted host status. Only 13 teams took part, with World Cup Football Continued
Spain will complete their preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ with a friendly against Poland, the Spanish FA confirmed today. The European champions will host Poland at an as yet unconfirmed venue in Spain on 8 June before World Cup Football Continued
