Puma is a Germany-based company that manufactures sports equipment worldwide. It operates in footwear, apparel, and accessories, with product lines for cross training, motorsports, running, soccer, tennis and more. Puma was founded in 1924 and split from Adidas in 1948. It is headquartered in Germany and has over 10,000 employees distributing products in over 80 countries. Puma focuses on driving, racing, casual footwear and apparel, and sponsors Formula One, NASCAR, and is the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup.