From it's humble beginnings in 1930 the Soccer World Cup has grown to be one of the most spectacular sporting events in the world.The 2010 World Cup promises to be the planet's biggest sporting event ever. Over a billion people are expected to follow the month long tournament between the world's top 32 soccer playing nations.The World Cup is the most important competition in international soccer and is organized by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), the sport's governing body.The tournament takes place every four years. The previous tournament was held in 2006 in Germany and Italy won the World Cup. 2010 will be the first time that the final tournament will be hosted by an African nation. FIFA World Cup Official Site
