The FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly the most prominent football extravaganza globally. Barely 90 days are left before the 22nd edition of the prestigious event takes place in Qatar, Asia. It is also interesting to note that although Asia is hosting this year’s FIFA World Cup, a nation from the continent has never won the World Cup. South Korea’s semi-final finish in the 2002 World Cup is the closest an Asian country has come to winning this esteemed cup.
In addition, African nations have never made it to the competition’s semi-finals. Cameroon remains the strongest African side, having reached the competition’s quarter-finals. These are interesting statistics for football wagering fans to consider. Indian betting fans can take advantage of the bonus code for bet365 India as they develop their wagering strategy for the World Cup. Can they back one of their own or go for the “usual suspects?” Let’s look at the continent that has won the most FIFA World Cup titles.
South America – 9
Brazil is the most prosperous nation in the FIFA World Cup. The Samba nation has lifted the World Cup a record five times. No other nation in South America has been so successful. Additionally, Brazilian legend Pele participated in three World Cup triumphs in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
Besides Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay are the other nations that have lifted the trophy. The two countries have won the medal twice. Argentina won it first in 1978 and the second in 1986. Uruguay won it in 1930 and 1950.
Europe – 12
Europe has dominated the World Cup in modern-day football. The last time a nation outside Europe won the trophy was in 2002. Germany and Italy are the dominant European countries, having won the tournament four times each. Moreover, Italy is the only European nation to lift the trophy two consecutive times, in 1934 and 1938. After that, they won it in 19782 and 2006.
Germany last won the World Cup in 2014 in a tournament where they demolished Brazil 7-1. Germany was in the past divided into two halves, East Germany and West Germany. West Germany was the first European country to win the World Cup in 1954. They won it again in 1974 on home soil. On the other hand, West Germany lifted the trophy in 1990 in Italy.
Other European teams that have won the World Cup are France in 1998 and 2018, Spain in 2010, and England in 1966. There is also a high likelihood that a European nation will win the 2022 edition of the tournament.
Final Thoughts
With the World Cup fast approaching, nations are gearing up to give it their best shot. It seems the battle will be between South America and Europe. However, Asian countries have also strengthened their football. What are your predictions?
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