Ever since the first tournament in 1930, when the World Cup has been played outside of Europe a European team has never won it. That 80 year stat will end on Sunday.
And while we're at it, when it's been played in Europe a European team has always won except for Brazil in the Sweden hosted 1958 finals.
And while we're at it, when it's been played in Europe a European team has always won except for Brazil in the Sweden hosted 1958 finals.