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  2. Sweden have been one of the more successful national teams in the history of the World Cup, having reached the top four on four occasions, and becoming runners-up on home ground in 1958. They have been present at 12 out of 21 World Cups by 2018.

  3. Current champion Argentina has three titles, Uruguay and France have two each, while England and Spain have one each. Czechoslovakia , Hungary , Sweden , the Netherlands and Croatia have played in the final without winning.

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    Winners
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    Runners-up
    3–3 ( a.e.t.) (4–2 pen. )
    1–0 ( a.e.t. )
    1–0 ( a.e.t. )
  4. The United States participated in every World Cup from 1990 through 2014, but did not qualify in 2018, marking first time the team had missed a World Cup since 1986. They returned to the World Cup by qualifying for the 2022 edition.

  5. Information about Sweden National Soccer Team and its performance in the FIFA World Cups with appearances in the WC, games, goals scored, history, standings and more. All Sweden appearances in the World Cups: Note: until the 1990 World Cup each win was worth 2 points, after that each win is worth 3 points. World Cup. National Team.

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    Soccer World Cups are among the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Every four years, the World Cup brings together the world’s best national teams for a month-long competition. It is FIFA’s Council that selects the host country. Below is a complete list of Football World Cup Winners, Runners Up, and Third Place.

    The 1930 World CupSoccer was the inaugural edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament. Uruguay, who had won Gold in the 1928 Olympics, was selected as the World Cup host nation. Only 13 teams – seven from South And Central America, four from Europe, and two from North America – accepted FIFA’s open invitation to participate in the tournament. Three diff...

    Italy hosted the 1934 World Cup. Hence it’s the first FIFA World Cup to be held in Europe. It is also the first World Cup to have a qualification phase. A total of 32 teams entered the qualification, and 16 qualified for the final tournament. Standing champions Uruguay refused to participate in protest of European teams who had refused to travel to...

    The 1938 FIFA World Cup took place in France. For the first time, the hosts and the defending champions were granted automatic qualification. Argentina and Uruguay declined participation because European nations had hosted consecutive tournaments, while Spain couldn’t partake because of a Civil War. Austria qualified, but Germany annexed them befor...

    Following a 12-year-hiatus, Brazil was the next World Cup host nation. Several countries from South and Central America, Eastern Europe, and Asia withdrew from the tournament. Eventually, only 13 teams participated in the 1950 tournament. This Cup marked England’s (or of any home nation’s) first appearance. It was also the first televised World Cup...

    The focus shifted to Europe once again as Switzerland was selected as the FIFA World Cup host nation. 1954 marked first-time appearances from South Korea, Turkey, and Scotland. South Korea was the first independent Asian country to feature in the FIFA World Cup. Six stadiums in six different cities were used to host the event. The tournament return...

    The 1958 World Cupsoccer tournament stayed in Europe as Sweden was selected as the next host country. The likes of Italy, Uruguay, Spain, and Belgium were notable absentees. This FIFA World Cup also witnessed first appearances from Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Soviet Union. The Cup was contested between 12 nations from Europe and four from Sout...

    For its seventh edition, the 1962 World Cup moved back to South America. This time Chile was the host country. All participating nations were either from Europe or the Americas. Unfortunately, this tournament was marred by a toxic atmosphere on and off the soccer field. The opening game between the hosts and Italy later became famous as the Battle ...

    In 1966, England became the first English-speaking host country to host the FIFA World Cup. North Korea and Portugal made their debuts while thirty-one African nations boycotted it due to the lack of guaranteed places for their continent. Eight different venues were used to host the event, with Wembley Stadium being the largest. The hosts faced off...

    Mexico hosted the ninth edition of 1970 World CupSoccer. It was the first FIFA World Cup to be held outside of Europe and the Americas. El Salvador, Israel, and Morocco made their debuts. The tournament is remembered for its attacking and free-flowing football. With Pelé, Clodoaldo, Gérson, Jairzinho, Rivellino, and Tostão, the Brazilian side is st...

  6. Through their 11 World Cups ahead of 2022, the United States have played 33 games (with 8 wins, 19 losses and six draws). They’ve amassed a total of 37 goals while conceding 62. Qualifying for their 12th FIFA World Cup in Qatar this year, the USA remain the team from the CONCACAF zone (North, Central America and the Caribbean) with the second ...

  7. Aug 5, 2023 · Lionel Messi sings Argentina's national anthem ahead of matchup vs. Canada | Copa América 2024. The history of the USWNT rivalry with Sweden in the World Cup since 1991.

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