In March 1990, the inaugural WPA World Nine-ball Championship was held in Bergheim, Germany.
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WPA World Nine-ball Championship, also known as the "World Pool Championship" for promotional purposes, an international, professional pocket billiards (pool) tournament in the game of nine-ball, sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association and often sponsored by Matchroom Sport
WPA World Eight-ball Championship, an international, professional pocket billiards (pool) tournament in the game of eight-ball, sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association