Europe Vs America Which continent has more World Cups?
Last modified October 24, 2022 by Futbolesp writing
The FIFA World Cup It is the most important tournament at the level of national teams. Since 1930, when the first World Cup in history was played in Uruguay, Only four countries have been able to proclaim themselves champion and, all of them, belong to Europe O America.
The first four World Cups were shared between them Uruguay e Italy. In 1930 Y 1934 they got it by being, further, the hosts. The duel between Europeans and Americans was in full swing.
The distribution of titles between both continents lasted many years. West Germany conquered the of 1954 while Brazil won two titles in a row (1958, 1962). In 1966 It was England's turn to take advantage of being the organizer to add their first and only title.
The alternation continued for many years. In 1970 the champion was again Brazil, in 1974 it was the turn of Germany what happened to Argentina (1978), Italy (1982), again Argentina (1986), Germany (1990), Brazil (1994), France (1998) and again Brazil (2002).
In summary, equality between the two continents was absolute since the first World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930 until the of 2022 which was held in Korea and Japan. Until that moment, Europe and America they had conquered 9 World Cups each.
EUROPE VS AMERICA: EUROPEAN HEGEMONY ARRIVES
But nevertheless, European dominance began to become apparent from that moment. In 2006, 2010, 2014 Y 2018, all the champions were countries of Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany and France). Not only that, in fact, in those four editions, only Argentina managed to sneak into a final, the rest of the runners-up also belonged to the old continent (France, Netherlands and Croatia respectively).
The next Qatar World Cup will be a new opportunity for countries like Brazil O Argentina try to achieve a new title for America. Both have great footballers, How could it be otherwise. Surely they will try to end the European hegemony that has lasted too long, especially for two hobbies that live soccer with as much passion as Brazilians and Argentines. We'll see if they get it.
