Festivals Festivals Calendar Of Festivals Buddhist Christian Hindu Islam Jewish Sikh Passing Through Life Change And Renewal Family Festivals World Festivals Fun Festivals Seasonal Festivals Celebrating The Arts National Days One Special Day Other Beliefs Remembering The Past World Gatherings

World Cup One of the greatest international sporting festivals is the World Cup. The modern game of soccer was first played in the 19th century by the English (seen here winning the World Cup in 1966). The World Cup is held in a different country every four years. In 1994 it was held in the United States, and in 1998 it was held in France. England win the 1966 World Cup   Previous: Back Book: Festivals Section: Festivals Chapter: World Gatherings