The FIFA World Cup has been a prestigious football competition since its inception in 1930. It is one of the most-watched sports events in the world, and many people eagerly anticipate its return.
Throughout history, several countries have had the privilege of hosting this renowned tournament. Do you know how many countries have had this honor? Here's a list of every FIFA World Cup host country from 1930 to 2026, complete with years:
Uruguay was the first host country in 1930.
Italy hosted the tournament in 1934.
France hosted the tournament in 1938.
Brazil hosted the tournament in 1950.
Switzerland hosted the tournament in 1954.
Sweden hosted the tournament in 1958
Chile hosted the tournament in 1962.
England hosted the tournament in 1966.
Mexico hosted the tournament in 1970
Germany hosted the tournament in 1974.
Argentina hosted the tournament in 1978.
Spain hosted the tournament in 1982.
Mexico hosted the tournament in 1986.
Italy hosted the tournament in 1990.
The United States hosted the tournament in 1994.
France hosted the tournament in 1998.
South Korea/Japan co-hosted the tournament in 2002.
Germany hosted the tournament in 2006.
South Africa hosted the tournament in 2010.
Brazil hosted the tournament in 2014.
Russia hosted the tournament in 2018.
Qatar is set to host the tournament in 2022
Canada/Mexico/United States will be co-hosting the tournament in 2026.
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