Opening game was held between France and Senegal. Senegal won 1-0.
That year Brazil became champions. Top scorer was Ronaldo with 8 goals.
2006 - Germany
Germany opened the game with 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Italy was crowned as champions with Gianluigi Buffon being named as the best goalkeeper.
2010 - South Africa
The opener was between South Africa and Mexico. It ended with a draw (1-1).
Spain became champions, thanks to Iniesta's overtime goal against Netherlands.
2014 - Brazil
In the opening game Brazil won 3-1 over Croatia.
And Germany became champions after Gotze scored their only goal against Argentina in overtime.
2018 - Russia
The opening game is between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
As we can see in the opening games the hosts usually win so let's see what will happen tomorrow.
The opening game is between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
As we can see in the opening games the hosts usually win so let's see what will happen tomorrow.