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The FIFA World Cup is the world championship for national teams, and as such is considered the most important football competition in the world. It has been contested every 4 years since 1930, with the exceptions of 1942 and 1946 owing to World War II. The most recent competition took place in Germany in 2006, and was won by Italy, defeating France in a penalty shoot-out. The next World Cup takes place in 2010 and will be hosted by South Africa.