THE first-ever World Cup goal THE first goal in FIFA World Cup history was scored by Lucien Laurent of France on 13th July 1930 against Mexico.
The historic strike came in the opening match of the inaugural tournament held in Uruguay, paving the way for the global football spectacle we cherish today.
Fastest red card Football has seen some quick dismissals, but none faster than Lee Todd’s in an amateur match in 2000.
Just two seconds after kick-off, Todd was sent off for dissent after exclaiming, “That was loud!” in response to the referee’s whistle.
Talk about an early shower! The only gold trophy The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of 18-carat gold and weighs 6.1 kg.
However, the original Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded from 1930 to 1970, was permanently given to Brazil after their third triumph.
It was later stolen in 1983 and has never been recovered.
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Longest unbeaten run AC Milan holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in topflight football.
Between 1991 and 1993, they went an astonishing 58 Serie A matches without defeat.
That run cemented their place as one of the most dominant sides in football history.
Game played without a ball? In 1945, as World War II came to an end, Scottish prisoners of war in Germany organised a football match.
However, fearing punishment, they played an entire game without a ball mimicking movements and reactions as if they had one.
Their captors never noticed the deception, proving that football is more than just a game it’s a spirit!
