The World Cup for Kids: How Soccer's Biggest Tournament Began
Published on June 11, 2026
Available on all major platforms
About This Episode
The true story of the FIFA World Cup for kids: how 13 teams met in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930, and how it grew into the 48-team tournament of 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
• How European teams crossed the Atlantic by ship, practising on deck
• How a dog named Pickles found the stolen trophy in 1966
• Maradona's famous Hand of God goal in 1986
• Quiz questions to answer along the way
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What You'll Learn
- Fifa world cup
- Soccer history
- Pickles the dog
- Sports for kids
- World cup 2026
Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of FIFA World Cup!
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