The FIFA World Cup history starts actually as early as 1920-s when Jules Rimes proposed the idea of worldwide international competition. Uruguay has become the first host country and were also the first Wolrd Cup champions. 13 teams participated and it was a huge success, with the hosts being not only to cover all the participant's expenses, but also had a nice profit . Since then the tournament had attracted more and more countries - and is currently recognized as one of the most prestigious events in world sport - probably second only to the Olympic Games.
Below is a list of World Cup champions:
1930 Uruguay
1934 Italy
1938 Italy
1942 the tournament not held because of World War II.
1946 the tournament not held because of World War II
1950 Uruguay
1958 Brazil
1962 Brazil
1966 England
1970 Brazil
1974 Germany
1978 Argentina
1982 Italy
1986 Argentina
1990 Germany
1994 Brazil
1998 France
2002 Brazil
2006 Italy
So the summary is as follows:
Brazil - 5 titles, Italy - 4 titles, Germany - 3 titles, Argentina, Uruguay - 2 titles, England, France -1 title.
Joy for Uruguay as they win the first World Cup
So what is will be the next trophy holder of the ladder in 2010? Let's wait and see!
