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By the Numbers: The World Cup

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Every four years, the world’s greatest soccer players gather to play in the FIFA World Cup Tournament. Starting in June, teams from 32 countries will compete in stadiums across Russia to try to take home the trophy. Germany won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil—and is a favorite to win this year. But a German victory isn’t a sure thing, thanks to powerhouse teams from Argentina, Brazil, and England.

Read on to learn some more facts about the World Cup. Then plug in the numbers to solve the equation below and reveal a final fact.

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