Rules of the Game: For FIFA matches, the ball should weigh not more than 450 g (16 oz) and not less than 410 g (14 oz) at the start of the match.
Each FIFA World Cup since 1966 has its own mascot, starting with World Cup Willie (a lion).
Unlike the Olympics, FIFA recognizes the four Home Nations of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland- as separate entities.
Landon Donovan is the only four-time winner of the Honda Player of the Year award, which is given by sports media to the best player on the US Men's National Team.
The United States won the first game in World Cup history when it defeated Belgium 3-0 in 1930.
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