The 2014 FIFA World Cup is upon us and with it an onslaught of football hysteria. As the most watched sporting event in the world, with over one billion people watching, its safe to assume that most people are glued to their TV screens rooting for their favorite World Cup football team as they battle it out in Brazil. Are you one of these football fans? If so, check out these 25 interesting facts about the World Cup that you probably did not know. These may just help you become even more excited about this year’s FIFA World Cup.

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