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A total of 33 of the current members of UEFA have competed at the men's FIFA World Cup, while the defunct East Germany qualified once. European nations have won the FIFA World Cup a record 12 times.
Italy won the tournament, becoming the first European team to do so. The 1938 World Cup competition was also held in Europe (in France), much to the consternation of many South Americans, with Uruguay and Argentina boycotting.
- All World Cup Winners
- Who Won The First World Cup in 1930
- 1934
- 1938
- 1950
- 1954
- 1958
- 1962
- 1966
- 1970
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...
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