World Champion will be European or South American for the 23rd time

France's victory over Morocco was an important milestone in the history of the World Cup, as it confirms that, for the 23rd time, the world champion will be a representative of Europe or South America. This trend has continued since the first edition of the tournament, held in 1930, where Uruguay became champion. Since then, only the two continents have dominated the competition, with Europe winning the title on 12 occasions and South America on 10. After the elimination of the Moroccan team, the last African representative in the tournament, it is clear that, in yet another edition of the World Cup, teams from other continents, such as Asia, North America and Oceania, were unable to advance to the final phase. This raises questions about the competitiveness and development of football in regions outside of Europe and South America.  Historically, Europe played a prominent role in world football, and Italy's victory in the 1934 World Cup, in its second edition, marked the beginning of a European hegemony that was strengthened over the decades. The last title won by a country outside these continents was that of Uruguay in 1930. Since then, the list of champions has predominantly been made up of European and South American teams, illustrating the historic rivalry between these football powers. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the expectation is that the European and South American teams will continue to fight for the title. The participating teams are already starting to prepare for the tournament, looking for reinforcements and strategies to guarantee a good campaign. The question that remains is: will this time a new team be able to break this tradition and bring the trophy to another continent? Fans around the world are anxiously waiting to see who will take home the much-coveted trophy, but one thing is certain: the rivalry between Europe and South America promises to once again be the highlight of the competition, keeping the flame of the most exciting competition in world football, the World Cup, alive. --- ## Related Articles 1. [World Cup 2026](https://torcidanet.live/pt/news/apoio-da-torcida-foi-fundamental-diz-defensor-do-canada-sobre-empate-com-a-bosnia) 2. [Analysis: why the Brazilian team should adopt a defense with five at the World Cup](https://torcidanet.live/pt/news/analise-por-que-a-selecao-brasileira-deve-adotar-a-defesa-com-cinco-no-mundial)

Frequently asked questions

How many times has a world champion been from Europe or South America?

The world champion will be a representative of Europe or South America for the 23rd time.

Which was the last African team to be eliminated from the World Cup?

The last African team eliminated from the World Cup was Morocco.

Since when have Europe and South America dominated the World Cup?

This trend has continued since the first edition of the tournament, held in 1930.

How many times has Europe won the World Cup?

Europe has won the title on 12 occasions.

When will the next World Cup be?

The next World Cup will be held in 2026, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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