Secrets of the World Cup
Chapter 1
The bizarre history of the World Cup trophy
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Chapter 2
Unbelievable matches and weird player rules
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Chapter 3
The quirky world of mascots and superstitions
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of the World Cup
Ch 1 · The bizarre history of the World Cup trophy
gus World Cup Trophy History
The old World Cup, once stolen away, A dog named Pickles saved the day! But then it vanished, a mystery deep, A treasure gone, secrets to keep.
Fun Fact
Trophy heist: In 1966, a dog named Pickles found the stolen World Cup trophy wrapped in newspaper under a garden hedge in London.
Glossary
jules rimet trophy (noun)
The original World Cup prize that was hidden in a WWII shoebox, saved by a dog, and eventually stolen. Imagine losing your keys, but they're worth millions!
The original World Cup prize that was hidden in a WWII shoebox, saved by a dog, and eventually stolen. Imagine losing your keys, but they're worth millions!
Quiz
Why did the English Football Association secretly manufacture a replica of the World Cup trophy in 1966?
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What happened to the original Jules Rimet World Cup trophy after Brazil won it permanently in 1970?
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In 2015, what missing piece of the original Jules Rimet World Cup trophy was found in a FIFA basement?
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What does the winning country of a modern FIFA World Cup receive to take home permanently?