World Cup Hosts - Every Host Country and Final Venue since 1930

23 World Cups have been held in 19 countries so far. Mexico has hosted most often (3 times: 1970, 1986, 2026). Next up are the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco and the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

All World Cup hosts and final venues

Year	Host	Final venue	Champion
2034	Saudi Arabia	King Salman International Stadium, Riyadh (planned)	open
2030	Spain, Portugal, Morocco Centenary matches: Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay	not yet decided	open
2026	USA, Canada, Mexico	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford	Spain
2022	Qatar	Lusail Stadium, Lusail	Argentina
2018	Russia	Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow	France
2014	Brazil	Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro	Germany
2010	South Africa	Soccer City, Johannesburg	Spain
2006	Germany	Olympiastadion, Berlin	Italy
2002	South Korea, Japan	International Stadium, Yokohama	Brazil
1998	France	Stade de France, Saint-Denis	France
1994	USA	Rose Bowl, Pasadena	Brazil
1990	Italy	Stadio Olimpico, Rome	Germany
1986	Mexico	Estadio Azteca, Mexico City	Argentina
1982	Spain	Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid	Italy
1978	Argentina	Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires	Argentina
1974	Germany	Olympiastadion, Munich	Germany
1970	Mexico	Estadio Azteca, Mexico City	Brazil
1966	England	Wembley Stadium, London	England
1962	Chile	Estadio Nacional, Santiago de Chile	Brazil
1958	Sweden	Råsundastadion, Solna	Brazil
1954	Switzerland	Wankdorfstadion, Bern	Germany
1950	Brazil	Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro	Uruguay
1938	France	Stade Olympique de Colombes, Colombes (Paris)	Italy
1934	Italy	Stadio Nazionale PNF, Rome	Italy
1930	Uruguay	Estadio Centenario, Montevideo	Uruguay

How often has each country hosted?

Country	Tournaments	Years
Mexico	3	1970, 1986, 2026
Italy	2	1934, 1990
France	2	1938, 1998
Brazil	2	1950, 2014
Germany	2	1974, 2006
USA	2	1994, 2026
Uruguay	1	1930
Switzerland	1	1954
Sweden	1	1958
Chile	1	1962
England	1	1966
Argentina	1	1978
Spain	1	1982
South Korea	1	2002
Japan	1	2002
South Africa	1	2010
Russia	1	2018
Qatar	1	2022
Canada	1	2026

Hosts who won the World Cup

Home advantage is real: the host has won the World Cup 6 times – Uruguay 1930, Italy 1934, England 1966, Germany 1974, Argentina 1978, France 1998. The last to do it was France in 1998.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the next World Cup?

The 2030 World Cup will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one centenary match each in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. The 2034 World Cup will be in Saudi Arabia.

Which country has hosted the World Cup the most?

Mexico, with 3 tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026).

How often has the host won the World Cup?

6 times: Uruguay 1930, Italy 1934, England 1966, Germany 1974, Argentina 1978, France 1998.

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As of November 10, 2026. We add new information from FIFA as it is published.