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2002 FIFA World Cup – Japan / South Korea
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Japan and South Korea. Brazil got the final for the third consecutive time, and won their fifth title.
1998 FIFA World Cup – France
The 1998 FIFA World Cup was hosted by France, who defeated the Brazilians, the defending champions, on their second consecutive final.
1994 FIFA World Cup – United States
The 1994 FIFA World Cup was hosted by the United States, where Brazil won its fourth title, becoming the first nation with 4 titles.
1990 FIFA World Cup – Italy
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Italy, West Germany reached their 3rd consecutive final and won, after loosing it twice in a role.
1986 FIFA World Cup – Mexico
The 1986 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Mexico, 16 years after they hosted it the first time. They were the first country to host it twice.
1982 FIFA World Cup – Spain
The 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain was the first with 24 teams, allowing more teams from outside Europe and South America to participate.
1978 FIFA World Cup – Argentina
1978 FIFA World Cup - Argentina. The Netherlands got to the final again, and lost to the host nation again. It was Argentina's first title.
1974 FIFA World Cup – West Germany
The 1974 FIFA World Cup was held in West Germany. The hosts beat the Netherlands in the final, winning their second title.
1970 FIFA World Cup – Mexico
The 1970 FIFA World Cup was held in Mexico, for the first time outside Europe or South America. Brazil was the first ever to win 3 titles.
1966 FIFA World Cup – England
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was held in England, where the hosts won their first ever FIFA World Cup championship.
1962 FIFA World Cup – Chile
The 1962 FIFA World Cup was in Chile, after two tournaments held in Europe consecutively. Brazil won their second consecutive title.
1958 FIFA World Cup – Sweden
The 1958 FIFA World Cup held in Sweden saw the introduction of Pelé to the world. The 17 years old player helped Brazil win their first title.