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.
Of the 16 members of the USA's first World Cup team in 1930, five were born in Scotland and one in England.
More than 90,000 people filled the Rose Bowl to watch the United States defeat China in the 1999 Women's World Cup final.
Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in a 2001 World Cup Qualifying match.