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Spain is set to become the first nation to defend its FIFA World Cup title on home soil. After "La Furia Roja" triumphed over Argentina yesterday, adding a second star above their emblem, the team will have the opportunity to defend their trophy in front of their own fans as one of the co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup. Alongside Morocco and Portugal, Spain is one of the three primary hosts for the tournament in four years, although matches will also be held in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to commemorate the centenary of the first World Cup.
It remains unclear where the tournament final will take place, but the Santiago Bernabéu is currently the strong favorite to host the trophy match.
Until now, no reigning world champion has ever had the chance to defend their title as a host nation.
Only two national teams have successfully defended their World Cup title: Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962). "The Azzurri" won their first trophy on home ground, then defended it in France. "A Seleção" triumphed consecutively in Sweden and Chile.
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