21 facts you never knew about the World Cup

Updated May 30 2014 - 2:26pm, first published 2:00pm
Tim Cahill celebrates after the World Cup Qualifier Match at the MCG in June, 2009. Photo: Justin McManus.
Tim Cahill celebrates after the World Cup Qualifier Match at the MCG in June, 2009. Photo: Justin McManus.

 1. The tournament has been held 18 times since 1930, however, only seven different nations have lifted the trophy.