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1930 WORLD CUP - URUGUAY

The first World Cup in history was held in 1930, hosted by Uruguay, which
was also the first world champion in history, after beating Argentina (4-2) in
the final at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo.

WORLD CUP 1934 - ITALY

Italy, like Uruguay four years earlier, would also become champions by
hosting the World Cup, in this case the second in history. La Nazionale
defeated Czechoslovakia (2-1) with a goal by Angelo Schiavio in extra time.

WORLD CUP 1938 - FRANCE

The Italian national team won the World Cup title again four years later in
France, beating Hungary 4-2 in the final to become the first country to win
two World Cups.

WORLD CUP 1942 AND 1946 - DID NOT TAKE

PLACE
The Second World War that took place during these years meant that the
World Cups scheduled for 1942 and 1946 were not held.

1950 WORLD CUP - BRAZIL

The World Cup held in Brazil in 1950 left one of the most memorable
memories in the history of World Cups. Uruguay won its second trophy by
beating the Canarinha (2-1) in the final at the Maracana stadium.

1954 WORLD CUP - SWITZERLAND

Germany won its first World Cup in 1954, a game played in Switzerland, and
did so by beating Ferenc Puskas' Hungary in a great comeback. The
Hungarians started 0-2 in the first ten minutes, but Germany managed to
turn the score around, winning 3-2.

1958 WORLD CUP - SWEDEN

In 1958, in Sweden, Brazil won its first World Cup.
the country with the most world championships in history. La Canariha
prevented Sweden, the host country, from becoming world champions, and
did so with a resounding 5-2 result.

1962 WORLD CUP - CHILE

Four years later, in Chile, Brazil placed its second championship star on its
shield after defeating Czechoslovakia in the final, which had to settle for
another runner-up finish.

1966 WORLD CUP - ENGLAND

England would become another of the countries capable of becoming world
champions playing at home. The Three Lions defeated Germany in a thrilling
final in extra time (4-2) at the imposing Wembley Stadium.

1970 WORLD CUP - MEXICO

In 1970, in the World Cup held in Mexico, Brazil was once again the
champion, having won three World Cups in the last four tournaments
played. In the final, held at the Azteca stadium, the Canarinha overcame Italy
with a 4-1 victory.

1974 WORLD CUP - GERMANY

Germany hosted the 1974 World Cup and saw its national team become
world champions for the second time in its history by beating Johan Cruyff's
Netherlands 2-1 in a match played at the Munich Olympic Stadium.

1978 WORLD CUP - ARGENTINA

Four years later, Argentina followed in Germany's footsteps to become
world champions on home soil, and once again left the Netherlands trailing
in the final (3-1) at El Monumental, which was dressed in Albiceleste colors.

1982 WORLD CUP - SPAIN

In 1982, Spain saw Italy become world champions for the third time in its
history. La Nazionale beat Germany 3-1 in a final played in Madrid, at the
Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

1986 WORLD CUP - MEXICO

Mexico experienced Diego Armando Maradona's World Cup, and obviously
his Argentina, which won the World Cup after beating Germany in a great
final (3-2).

1990 WORLD CUP - ITALY

Four years later, Germany took revenge against Argentina, rewrote a final
that the Mannschaft would win by the minimum (1-0) and became world
champions for the third time in its history. Andreas Brehme's solitary goal
was enough for Germany to win again at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.

WORLD CUP 1994 - UNITED STATES

The United States hosted a World Cup for the first time, which served to lay
the foundations for soccer to begin to be followed by the Yankees. Brazil
became world champions for the fourth time in its history after beating Italy
in a penalty shootout. Roberto Baggio, with his penalty kick into the clouds,
gave us another of the images of World Cup history.

1998 WORLD CUP - FRANCE

Zinedine Zidane's France became World Cup champions for the first time in
their history after a tournament in which they also played host as hosts. In
the final, played at the Stade de France, Les Bleus overwhelmed Brazil (3-0).

WORLD CUP 2002 - SOUTH KOREA AND

JAPAN
The first World Cup played on Asian soil left Brazil as champions, once again
beating Germany (2-0), the team that has played the most finals in the
history of World Cups. Ronaldo, who was the sad protagonist in the 1998
final, took revenge with a brace that was enough to make the Canarinha
five-time champions at the Yokohama stadium.

WORLD CUP 2006 - GERMANY

Four years later, Germany would host a World Cup that was marked by two
events: Italy's victory and the international retirement of Zinedine Zidane,
who was sent off in the final after head-butting Marco Materazzi. La
Nazionale became four-time world champions after beating Les Bleus in a
penalty shootout.

WORLD CUP 2010 - SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa experienced the total soccer of the Spanish National Team,
which was proclaimed world champion for the first time in its history after
sweeping the world with its 'tiki-taka'. With a touch game that dazzled the
whole world, La Roja beat the Netherlands in extra time of the final, played
at Soccer City in Johannesburg, with a goal by Andrés Iniesta that became
sports history.

WORLD CUP 2014 - BRAZIL

Germany, on this occasion, became World Cup champion in Maracana for
the fourth time in its history by beating Argentina, once again, with a goal in
extra time scored by Mario Götze. Lionel Messi, in a discreet final, missed a
golden opportunity to win the World Cup.

WORLD CUP 2018 - RUSSIA

France won its second World Cup title with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in the
final. The work of the Gauls was sustained from end to end: from Hugo
Lloris to Kilyan Mbappé, through Ngolo Kanté, Paul Pogba or Antoine
Griezmann. Twenty years after winning and hosting the 1998 event, Les
Bleus were back to celebrate.
 WORLD CUP 2022 - QATAR

This was the third time that the tournament was held on the Asian
continent. It was also the first time that the tournament took place in the
Middle East, in an Arab and Muslim-majority country, as well as the one with
the smallest territorial extension. The champion was Argentina, led by
Lionel Messi, who defeated the reigning world champion, France, 4-2 in the
final on penalty kicks, after a 3-3 draw, becoming the fourth team in the
world to be crowned outside its own continent and the second from South
America to do so in Asia. In this way, it was crowned champion for the third
time in its history after thirty-six years.