For all the lovers of the game, FIFA world cup is the most prestigious and popular event throughout the world. Even though it comes after every 4 years yet it unites all the soccer lovers in the world. The stage began in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War.
Football world cup is the most viewed sporting event in the world. The viewership for 2018 world cup has accounted for approximately 3.57 billion, and the following event is even higher with an estimated views of about 5 billion. Much crazier fact is that 1.5 billion people has watched the final match. Because of the popularity, winning the prestigious cup is the dream of every player and every participated nation. It is considered to be the highest honor that a player could bring to it’s country.
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All FIFA World cup final winners since 1930
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| 1934 | Italy | Czechoslovakia | Rome, Italy |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | Paris, France |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 1954 | West Germany | Hungary | Bern, Switzerland |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czechoslovakia | Santiago, Chile |
| 1966 | England | West Germany | London, England |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 1974 | West Germany | Netherlands | Munich, West Germany |
| 1978 | Argentina | Netherlands | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 1982 | Italy | West Germany | Madrid, Spain |
| 1986 | Argentina | West Germany | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 1990 | West Germany | Argentina | Rome, Italy |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | Pasadena, United States |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | Saint-Denis, France |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | Yokohama, Japan |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Berlin, Germany |
| 2010 | Spain | Netherlands | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 2014 | Germany | Argentina | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 2018 | France | Croatia | Moscow, Russia |
| 2022 | Argentina | France | Lusail, Qatar |
Finals that went to extra time
World cup is already full of surprises and breath taking moments, we have often witnessed many turn of events, sometimes the underdog team won in a very unexpected way. But nothing gives people more chills then an extra time in finals. Every second in these moments could be the difference maker. Each shot towards the net takes the heart out of the spectator’s mouth. Some of these spectacular moments in the history of the world cup are as follows.
- 1938: Italy vs. Hungary – The final went to extra time. Italy won 4-2.
- 1966: England vs. West Germany – The final went to extra time. England won 4-2.
- 1978: Argentina vs. Netherlands – The final went to extra time. Argentina won 3-1.
- 1994: Brazil vs. Italy – The final went to penalties. Brazil won 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
- 2006: Italy vs. France – The final went to penalties. Italy won 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
- 2010: Spain vs. Netherlands – The final went to extra time. Spain won 1-0.
- 2014: Germany vs. Argentina – The final went to extra time. Germany won 1-0.
- 2018: France vs. Croatia – The final went to extra time. France won 4-2.
- 2022: Argentina vs. France – The final went to extra time. Argentina won on penalties.
Finals that went to penalties
If you think that extra time gives you chills then let me tell you that it is nothing when compared to penalties in finals. I have even saw some people close their eyes while the player is taking the penalty. As of now, there are only three world cup finals that goes to penalties. Also, click here if you want to know some more of soccer records and milestones.
| Year | Winner | Score | Penalty Scorers (Winner) | Runner-Up | Score | Penalty Scorers (Runner-Up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Brazil | 3-2 | Romário, Branco, Dunga | Italy | 0-0 (AET) | Baresi (missed), Massaro (missed) |
| 2006 | Italy | 5-3 | Materazzi, Pirlo, De Rossi, Del Piero, Grosso | France | 1-1 (AET) | Wiltord, Trezeguet (missed) |
| 2022 | Argentina | 4-2 | Messi, Dybala, Leandro Paredes, Gonzalo Montiel | France | 2-2 | Kylian Mbappé, Kingsley Coman(missed), Aurélien Tchouaméni(missed), Randal Kolo Muani |
World cup 2022
World cup 2022 is arguably the best world cup game in the history of the game. The main event was held in Lusail stadium in Qatar. We have witnessed the biggest crowd since 1994 cup final, the final attendance was reported as 88,966.
Argentinian legend Lionel Messi was leading the nation towards it’s absolute glory, following the footsteps of world cup winner legend Diego Maradona. Up until 80th minute of the game Argentina was leading with 2-0 , yet the story was far from finished. Title defenders France puts up an epic fightback to take the game to the shootouts.
Kylian Mbappe a promising young talent stuck the ball in the net twice in the matter of minutes. He completed his epic hattrick by scoring in a shootout yet was not able to turn the table. It was Messi’s destiny to lift the trophy and Argentina won 4-2 on penalties.
