The need for a International football event for the top football nations of the world was due largely to the Olympics' restrictions against professional athletes.
In 1930, The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) held soccer's first World Cup tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay.
After another two events in 1934 (Italy) and 1938 (Fraqnce), there was a 12 year break due to the World War, before recommencing in 1950 in Brazil.
The World Cup has been held every four years since then. Brazil is the only country to have competed in every World Cup finals series, and are also the most successful country with five victories.
World Cup Host Countries
Year Host Country
2022 Qatar
2018 Russia
2014 Brazil
2010 South Africa
2006 Germany
2002 Japan And South Korea
1998 France
1994 US
1990 Italy
1986 Mexico
1982 Spain
1978 Argentina
1974 Germany
1970 Mexico
1966 England
1962 Chile
1958 Sweden
1954 Switzerland
1950 Brazil
1938 France
1934 Italy
1930 Uruguay
In 1930, The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) held soccer's first World Cup tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay.
After another two events in 1934 (Italy) and 1938 (Fraqnce), there was a 12 year break due to the World War, before recommencing in 1950 in Brazil.
The World Cup has been held every four years since then. Brazil is the only country to have competed in every World Cup finals series, and are also the most successful country with five victories.
World Cup Host Countries
Year Host Country
2022 Qatar
2018 Russia
2014 Brazil
2010 South Africa
2006 Germany
2002 Japan And South Korea
1998 France
1994 US
1990 Italy
1986 Mexico
1982 Spain
1978 Argentina
1974 Germany
1970 Mexico
1966 England
1962 Chile
1958 Sweden
1954 Switzerland
1950 Brazil
1938 France
1934 Italy
1930 Uruguay