The mascots for the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany were two boy characters named Tip and Tap.
The 1934 and 1990 World Cups were held in Italy.
Mexican goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal played in five consecutive World Cups (1950-66).
Real Madrid has won the Champions League/European Cup 9 times, more than any other club.
Columbus Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the first major soccer specific stadium in the U.S..