• Thu, December 12, 2024

by: Sports Illustrated

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by: National Rugby League

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by: Fox Sports

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by: San Antonio Express-News

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by: The Daily Courier

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by: The Times of Northwest Indiana

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by: Sky Sports

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by: New York Post

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by: fbcnews

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by: theroar.com.au

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by: USA Today

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Every Country to Host the FIFA World Cup

Uruguay was the first host nation and since, 17 countries have hosted soccer's most prestigious competition. What began as a tournament of 16 nations will now become a 46 team competition come the 2026 World Cup.
The article from SI.com provides a comprehensive list of every country that has hosted the FIFA World Cup since its inception in 1930. It details the year, the host nation, and some notable facts about each tournament. Here are some highlights:

  • Uruguay (1930): The inaugural World Cup was hosted by Uruguay, who also won the tournament.
  • Italy (1934, 1990): Italy has hosted twice, winning in 1934 and finishing third in 1990.
  • France (1938, 1998): France has also hosted twice, with their 1998 tournament being particularly memorable as they won on home soil.
  • Brazil (1950, 2014): Brazil's 1950 tournament is famous for the "Maracanazo," where they lost the final to Uruguay, and in 2014, they were hosts again but lost in the semi-finals.
  • Switzerland (1954): Known for the "Miracle of Bern" where West Germany defeated Hungary in the final.
  • Sweden (1958): Brazil won their first World Cup here, with a young PelĂ© making his mark.
  • Chile (1962): Brazil defended their title.
  • England (1966): England won their only World Cup on home soil.
  • Mexico (1970, 1986): Mexico has hosted twice, with the 1970 tournament being the first to be broadcast in color, and 1986 remembered for Maradona's "Hand of God" goal.
  • West Germany (1974): West Germany won as hosts.
  • Argentina (1978): Argentina won their first World Cup at home.
  • Spain (1982): Italy won their third title.
  • USA (1994): Brazil won their fourth title, and the tournament was notable for its large attendance.
  • South Korea/Japan (2002): The first co-hosted World Cup, won by Brazil.
  • Germany (2006): Italy won in a penalty shootout against France.
  • South Africa (2010): The first African nation to host, with Spain emerging as champions.
  • Russia (2018): France won their second title.
  • Qatar (2022): The first Middle Eastern country to host, with Argentina winning the tournament.

    The article also mentions upcoming hosts like Canada, Mexico, and the USA for 2026, highlighting the global spread and historical significance of the World Cup.

    Read the Full Sports Illustrated Article at:
    https://www.si.com/soccer/every-country-to-host-the-fifa-world-cup