The FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament. It is a global tradition, a cultural force and the biggest stage in international football. In this episode of More Than Just A Score, we trace the origins and history of the World Cup from Jules Rimet’s vision to Uruguay 1930, the rise of Brazil, the stolen Jules Rimet Trophy, the modern FIFA World Cup Trophy, major controversies, odd facts and the tournament’s lasting global impact.

With World Cup 2026 coming to Canada, Mexico and the United States, we look at how football’s greatest prize became one of the most powerful sporting events on earth.

Sources: FIFA, PBS, The Associated Press