FIFA world cup: 6 teams who won on home soil

Spain v Russia: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Russia are through to the last 8.

#5 Italy (1934)

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1934 champions

Two times in a row the world cup was won by the host nation. The Italians won the 1934 FIFA world cup on home soil to put their name in history books. Managed by Vittorio Pozzo, Italy saw off a tricky Czechoslovakia side in the final to claim the glory.

Italy did manage to repeat this 4 years later in France but a victory on home soil is much more memorable and the Italians cherish this till date. Azzurri defeated USA, Spain and Austria before setting up the final against Czech side.

Giuseppe MeazzIta, the historic Inter Milan forward was named the best player of the tournament.

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