Dutch Win, Europe Down Myths

Since the first World Cup held in 1930, only two continents, which in turn took the trophy, namely the U.S. and Europe. Until the 18th episode in Germany in 2006, countries from two continents share the average number of winning the title, ie each of nine times.

Americas represented only three countries in the zone of South America, namely Brazil who have grabbed as many as five times, followed by Argentina and Uruguay both became champions twice. From Europe, Italy leads with four-times champion, followed by Germany (three times) and England and France which are both just one-time champion.


Nevertheless (same number nine), the Americas still have one more value. The reason, they are capable of winning the four annual performances outside benuanya, conducted Brazil. "Selecao" never embarrass representatives from Europe for being a champion in Sweden in 1958, then won his fifth title when the World Cup was held on the continent of Asia in 2002, when South Korea and Japan became the host.

However, at the World Cup's 19 episodes that took place in South Africa, Europe can not solve the mythical champions of the continent other than their own. Certainty is incurred after the Dutch conquest of Uruguay in the semifinal 3-2, Tuesday night or Wednesday (07/07/2010) early morning hrs.

Why, Uruguay is the only representative from the Americas who played in the last four. Three "friend" other, Paraguay, and two favorite champions, Argentina and Brazil, already terjegal in the quarter-finals. Brazil surrender of the Netherlands 1-2, 0-1 defeat of Paraguay from Spain, Germany and Argentina were slaughtered 4-0.

That is, the final round in the African continent is certainly bringing representatives from Europe. The Dutch, who had been a finalist in 1974 and 1978, will face the winner of the duel between Germany and Spain, which will take place Wednesday evening or Thursday (08/07/2010) early morning hrs.

Thus, the new history ditoreh European team. In addition Raihan will surpass the U.S. in the World Cup title to 10 times, they also tear down history never won outside benuanya own.

- List of World Cup champion

1930 Uruguay: Uruguay vs Argentina 4-2
Italy 1934: Italy vs. Czechoslovakia 2-1 (through the extra period after a score of 1-1)
France 1938: Italy vs Hungary 4-2
Brazil 1950: Brazil vs. Uruguay (using round-robin system and Uruguay champion led the standings since the end)
Switzerland 1954: Germany vs Hungary 3-2
Sweden 1958: Brazil vs Sweden 5-2
Chile 1962: Brazil vs. Czechoslovakia 3-1
England 1966: England vs Germany 4-2 (through additional time after the score 2-2)
Mexico 1970: Brazil vs Italy 4-1
Germany 1974: Germany vs Netherlands 2-1
Argentina 1978: Argentina vs Netherlands 3-1 (via the score 1-1 after extra time)
Spain 1982: Italy vs. Germany 3-1
Mexico 1986: Argentina vs Germany 3-2
Italy 1990: Germany vs Argentina 1-0
USA 1994: Brazil vs Italy 3-2 (won on penalties after the score remained 0-0 draw)
France 1998: France vs. Brazil 3-0
Korea / Japan 2002: Brazil vs Germany 2-0
Germany 2006: Italy vs France 5-3 (won on penalties after the score at 1-1)
South Africa 2010: Netherlands vs Germany or Spain

source : worldcup.kompas.com