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FIFA World Cup: List of every host nation

James Wilson

As the most prestigious tournament in the sport, the opportunity to host the FIFA World Cup is a privilege for any country.

Upon the official announcement that Spain, Portugal and Morocco will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 edition of the tournament, we take a look back through the archives at every host nation in the tournament's history.

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Year

Host nation(s)

Winners

Final venue

2034

Saudi Arabia

TBD

King Salman International Stadium, Riyadh

2030

Spain, Portugal and Morocco

TBD

TBC

2026

United States, Canada and Mexico

TBD

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

2022

Qatar

Argentina

Lusail Stadium, Lusail

2018

Russia

France

Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

2014

Brazil

Germany

Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

2010

South Africa

Spain

Soccer City, Johannesburg

2006

Germany

Italy

Olympiastadion, Berlin

2002

Japan and South Korea

Brazil

International Stadium, Yokohama

1998

France

France

Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris

1994

USA

Brazil

Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California

1990

Italy

West Germany

Stadio Olimpico, Rome

1986

Mexico

Argentina

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

1982

Spain

Italy

Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

1978

Argentina

Argentina

El Monumental, Buenos Aires

1974

West Germany

West Germany

Olympiastadion, Berlin

1970

Mexico

Brazil

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

1966

England

England

Wembley Stadium, London

1962

Chile

Brazil

Nacional Stadium, Santiago

1958

Sweden

Brazil

Rasunda Stadium, Solna, Stockholm

1954

Switzerland

West Germany

Wankdorf Stadium, Bern

1950

Brazil

Uruguay

Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro

1938

France

Italy

Olympique de Colombes Stadium, Colombes, Paris

1934

Italy

Italy

Nazionale PNF Stadium, Rome

1930

Uruguay

Uruguay

Centenario Stadium, Montevideo

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