These 6 countries that kept the World Cup trophy at home

KATHMANDU: The 22nd World Cup football tournament begins on Sunday.

Qatar, a country in the Middle East, is hosting the World Cup for the first time. Qatar, as the host country, will also be permitted to participate in the World Cup. The World Cup features 32 countries. Qatar will begin their journey to the World Cup in Group A.

Qatar FIFA is ranked 50th. Qatar did not qualify for the World Cup through playing selection. They was given the opportunity to participate as an organizer. Even before that, some countries made history by hosting the World Cup.

It is unlikely that Qatar will exhibit that effect this time, but it will undoubtedly be easier for them on home soil. Previously, six countries had demonstrated such an effect.

Uruguay

World Cup football started from Uruguay. Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930. When 13 countries took part. Uruguay won the championship after defeating Argentina at home.

After that, he had to fight for the title for another 20 years. Uruguay has not won the World Cup since the 1950 tournament in Brazil. Aside from that, he has yet to decide on a trip to the finals.

Italy

Another country that took advantage of the host country is Italy. He, like Uruguay, defended his second World Cup title at home. Only Italy and Uruguay won the first four FIFA World Cups.

Other than these countries, they debuted in the fifth World Cup. Italy won the World Cup after hosting it in 1934. Then, in France, Italy won the World Cup.

Italy has won the World Cup for the fifth time, following victories in 1982 in Spain and 2006 in Germany. Initially, Italy, which had the advantage at home, was unable to defend its title in 1990. However, Italy has failed to qualify for the last two World Cups.

England

England took advantage of home advantage in 1966 as well. Since then, England, which has never reached the finals, has become the third country to accomplish this feat due to its home field. When they defeated West Germany 4-2 in Nandan, they added another winner to the world football. He has not been able to exert influence in foreign lands since then.

Germany

The countries with the second most titles are Italy and Germany. After Brazil, they have won the World Cup four times. Germany was also helped by home advantage in doubling the title.

Germany kept the World Cup trophy from the 1974 tournament in Munich. When the Netherlands lost in the final. Despite several appearances in the final, the Netherlands has never won a championship. Germany also hosted the World Cup in 2006.

Their journey could not progress past the semi-finals at the time. Germany finished third in that World Cup after defeating Portugal. Germany won the fourth title in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Argentina

Argentina, who reached the final of the first World Cup, had to wait for the title to be awarded to them at home. Argentina hosted the 1978 World Cup despite failing to reach the semi-finals after 1930.

At the time, Argentina defeated the Netherlands, who had reached the final for the second time in a row. Argentina participated in the World Cup for the first time. Brazil and Italy were eliminated in the semi-finals of the World Cup in June.

Following that, Argentina won the World Cup in Mexico by defeating Germany. Argentina will be vying for a third World Cup title in Qatar.

France

France, a former world champion, also won the World Cup for the first time in its history. France had previously reached the semi-finals three times. The championship was not won.

However, France won the world championship in 1998 after defeating Brazil at home. Brazil was defeated in the final 3-0. Then, in 2006, despite reaching the final in Germany, France was defeated by Italy. France made history in Russia during the last World Cup.

When the World Cup reached its 22nd edition, other host countries were unable to capitalize. Even though Russia did not win the last World Cup, it surprised everyone.