Quiz: Name every men's World Cup final host city

The men's FIFA World Cup final is one of the most-watched sporting events globally, and on Sunday, a new champion will be crowned. Since the tournament's inception in 1930, the final has been held in 16 different cities across 11 countries. From Montevideo to Moscow, each host city has left its mark on football history.

The history of World Cup final host cities

The first final took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930, where the hosts defeated Argentina 4-2. Since then, the final has traveled across South America, Europe, and Asia. The most recent final was held in Doha, Qatar, in 2022, when Argentina beat France on penalties.

List of host cities

Here are the cities that have hosted the men's World Cup final: Montevideo (1930), Rome (1934), Paris (1938), Rio de Janeiro (1950), Bern (1954), Stockholm (1958), Santiago (1962), London (1966), Mexico City (1970), Munich (1974), Buenos Aires (1978), Madrid (1982), Mexico City (1986), Rome (1990), Pasadena (1994), Saint-Denis (1998), Yokohama (2002), Berlin (2006), Johannesburg (2010), Rio de Janeiro (2014), Moscow (2018), and Doha (2022).

Test your knowledge

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