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What is the World Cup?

The World Cup in football (soccer) is a quadrennial tournament of men’s national teams that is organized by the FĂ©dĂ©ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and hosted by different continental football governing associations in turn. It determines the sport’s men’s world champion. It is likely the most popular sporting event in the world, drawing billions of television viewers every tournament.