No other sporting event captures the world's imagination like the FIFA World Cup. Ever since the first tentative competition in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA's flagship has constantly grown in popularity and prestige. FIFA World Cup is the most important international football competition. It is organised by the sport's governing body FIFA (Federation Internationale Football Association), with the finals tournament being the worlds most widely viewed sporting event.

MEXICO CITY (AP) Christopher Pele says FIFA should field a match official behind each goal to assist the referee at the World Cup and avoid scandals like Diego Maradona’s infamous handball at the 1986 tournament. Pele said Monday that he is in favor of five match officials being used in each game at the World Cup in South Africa this June, but he opposes video replays. Stopping play would slow the game and could impede a possible counterattack, he said.