<P> The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition established in 1930 . It is contested by the men 's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA ) , the sport 's global governing body . The tournament has taken place every four years , except in 1942 and 1946 , when the competition was cancelled due to World War II . The most recent World Cup , hosted by Brazil in 2014 , was won by Germany , who beat Argentina 1 -- 0 after extra time . </P>
where was the last world cup held and who won
hosted by Brazil won by Germany