The Men's World Cup Timeline | Explained for Kids ⚽🏆

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This Men's World Cup video covers the very first Men's World Cup in 1930 straight through to the 48 team tournament it is today.

1930 was the year that saw Uruguay win the first ever Men's World Cup. Legends from the past like Pele and Maradona used to grace the football pitch, but who is going to be the hero of the 2026 Men's World Cup? The last final took place in Qatar back in 2022 where Argentina faced France in an epic final, the result ended 3-3 with Messi's Argentina winning 4-2 on penalties. Want to learn about the countries involved? Check out this fantastic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn9n7GpniMI

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