World Cup facts for kids
The term World Cup usually means a really big international competition in a sport. Teams or athletes from all over the world compete to see who is the best. These events are often held every few years.
There are many different World Cups for different sports. Here are some of the most famous ones:
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FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest soccer (or football) tournament in the world. It happens every four years. National teams from different countries play against each other. Billions of people watch it!
Men's FIFA World Cup
The men's tournament is one of the most watched sporting events on Earth. Teams must first qualify by playing games against other teams in their region. Only the best teams make it to the final tournament.
Women's FIFA World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is just as exciting! It's also held every four years, usually one year after the men's tournament. It helps show how much women's soccer has grown around the world.
Youth and Club Football World Cups
FIFA also organizes World Cups for younger players, like the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the FIFA U-17 World Cup. There's even a FIFA Club World Cup where the best club teams from different continents play each other.
Cricket World Cup
The Cricket World Cup is the main international championship for the sport of cricket. It's organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and takes place every four years. Cricket is very popular in countries like India, Australia, England, and South Africa.
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is the biggest competition in rugby union. It's held every four years and brings together the top rugby teams from around the globe. There's also a Rugby League World Cup for the rugby league version of the sport.
Other Exciting World Cups
Many other sports have their own World Cup events too! These include:
- Baseball World Cup
- Volleyball World Cup
- Table Tennis World Cup
- Speedway World Cup (for motorcycle racing)
Alpine Skiing World Cup
The Alpine Skiing World Cup is a bit different. It's not one single tournament, but a series of ski races held throughout the winter season. Skiers earn points based on how well they do in each race. The skier with the most points at the end of the season wins the overall World Cup title.
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The Alpine Skiing World Cup consists of a series of competitions where results are counted together
See also
In Spanish: Copa del Mundo para niños
