The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia June 14- July 15,2018 will be the 21st edition
FIFA World Cup Winners from 1930 to 2014
| Year | Host Country | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Brazil | Germany | Germany beat Argentina 1-0 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Spain | Spain 1-0 Netherlands |
| 2006 | Germany | Italy | Italy 1-1 (5-3) France |
| 2002 | Japan / S. Korea | Brazil | Brazil 2-0 Germany |
| 1998 | France | France | France 3-0 Brazil |
| 1994 | US | Brazil | Brazil 3-2 Italy |
| 1990 | Italy | Germany | Germany 1-0 Argentina |
| 1986 | Mexico | Argentina | Argentina 3-2 Germany |
| 1982 | Spain | Italy | Italy 3-1 Germany |
| 1978 | Argentina | Argentina | Argentina 3-1 Holland |
| 1974 | Germany | Germany | Germany 2-1 Holland |
| 1970 | Mexico | Brazil | Brazil 4-1 Italy |
| 1966 | England | England | England 4-2 Germany |
| 1962 | Chile | Brazil | Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia |
| 1958 | Sweden | Brazil | Brazil 5-2 Sweden |
| 1954 | Switzerland | Germany | Germany 3-2 Hungary |
| 1950 | Brazil | Uruguay | Uruguay 2-1 Brazil |
| 1946 | not held | ||
| 1942 | not held | ||
| 1938 | France | Italy | Italy 4-2 Hungary |
| 1934 | Italy | Italy | Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Uruguay | Uruguay 4-2 Argentina |
This will be the first World Cup held in Europe since the 2006 FIFA WC held in Germany,the first ever to be held in Eastern Europe and the 11th time that it has been held in Europe.
2018 FIFA World Cup tournament will involve 32 national teams, which include 31 teams determined through Qualifying Competitions and the automatically qualified Host Team - Russia
Of the 32 teams, 20 will be making back-to-back appearances following the last tournament in 2014, including defending champions Germany
Iceland and Panama will both be making their first appearances at the 2018 FIFA WC in Russia.
A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities
2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia June 14-July 15,2018 - Match Results
Match 01 Group A Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0
Match 02 Group A Urugua beat Egypt 1-0
Match 03 Group B Iran beat Morocco 1-0
Match 04 Group B Portugal Vs Spain - Match ended in a 3-3 draw
Match 05 Group C France beat Australia 2-1
Match 06 Group D Argentina Vs Iceland - Match ended in a 1-1 draw
Match 07 Group C Denmark beat Peru 1-0
Match 08 Group D Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0
Match 09 Group E Serbia beat Cost Rica 1-0
Match 10 Group F Mexico beat Germany 1-0
Match 11 Group E Switzerland drew with Brazil 1-1
Match 12 Group F Sweden beat South Korea 1-0
Match 13 Group G Belgium beat Panama 3-0
Match 14 Group G England beat Tunisia 2-1
Match 16 Group H Senegal beat Poland 2-1
Match 17 Group A Russia beat Egypy 3-1
Match 18 Group B Portugal beat Morocco 1-0
Match 19 Group A Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0
Match 20 Group B Spain beat Iran 1-0
Match 21 Group C Australia drew with Denmark 1-1
Match 22 Group C France beat Peru 1-0
Match 23 Group D Croatia beat Argentina 3-0
Match 24 Group E Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0
Match 25 Group D Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0
Match 26 Group E Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1
Match 27 Group G Belgium beat Tunisia 5-2
Match 28 Group F Mexico beat South Korea 2-1
Match 28 Group F Mexico beat South Korea 2-1
Mexico built on the momentum from their stunning opening victory over world champions Germany by comprehensively beating South Korea 2-1 on Saturday and taking a giant leap towards reaching the last-16 of a World Cup they have taken by storm.
Carlos Vela smashed them into the lead from the penalty spot in the 26th minute at Rostov Arena, which had been taken over by Mexico's sea of fanatical supporters.
All-time top scorer Javier Hernandez sealed victory in the second half, finishing off an unstoppable move from breakout player Hirving Lozano.
The goal was Hernandez's fourth strike at a World Cup and took him level with Luis Hernandez as Mexico's leading scorer in soccer's premier international tournament.
Korea's talismanic forward Son Heung-min struck a scorching consolation goal in injury time from outside the area.
Mexico will clinch their place in the next round if Germany fail to beat Sweden in the other Group F game later on Saturday.
The hapless Koreans, who have no points after two games and have only won one of their last 11 World Cup fixtures, will be eliminated if Sweden draw or win against Germany.
As the game kicked off Mexico fans sang 'We are the home team' and with green shirts dotted all over the stadium and rousing chants of 'Ole!' bellowing around the arena every time their side passed the ball, it was hard to disagree.
Conditioned by the dry heat that has been a feature of every game at the Rostov Arena, Mexico did not quite have the same thrust and energy as against Germany although they still controlled most of the play and looked far more dangerous.
Korea saw an improvement from their opening defeat to Sweden although their main tactic consisted of searching for Son Heung-min with long balls behind the defensive line.
The closest they came to scoring was with a header from a corner which Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa tipped over the bar.
Mexico's breakthrough came when captain Andres Guardado's cross was blocked by a stray arm from Korean defender Jang Hyun-soo, and Vela kept his nerve from the spot, sending goalkeeper Cho Hyeon-woo the wrong way and blasting down the middle.
Lozano proved a constant threat to Korea whenever he came darting down either wing, blasting over in the first half and later having a goalbound shot blocked by opposing captain Ki Sung-yueng.
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