Holding a Football World Cup, first came into discussion at the Federation of International Football Association’s (FIFA) Congress, held at Antwerp in 1920. Eight years later in 1928 Congress, Jules Rimet, President of French Football Association, again moved the idea of holding the World Cup and FIFA passed a resolution to go ahead. Jules Rimet who was also elected President of FIFA during the same Congress, prepared roadmap and did all the groundwork to take his idea into reality. The trophy was rightly named after him - Jules Rimet Cup.  

             In 1930 first Football World Cup came into being. Olympic champion Uruguay was given the honour to stage this prestigious event. Uruguayans joy was double as they were also celebrating the 100^th anniversary of their independence in that year. 13 teams took part in the first World Cup competition and host Uruguay went on to claim first title, defeating Argentina in the final.

             After the successful start, there was no looking back. With every outing, the number of participating countries has grown considerably and at present more than 160 countries are clashing to find a berth in the World Cup’s main draw. 

              Brazil won the Jules Rimet trophy outright in 1970. A new trophy, FIFA World Cup came into being thereafter. It is a solid gold 36cm high cup, designed by an Italian.