The last time an Asian nation hosted the world cup was in 2002.
This years rugby world cup (2007) was held in France, the previous world cup (2003) was held in Australia, the 1999 world cup was hosted by Wales, the 1995 world cup was held in South Africa and the 1991 rugby world cup was hosted by England. (Additional Answer) The 1987 Rugby World Cup was joint hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
South Africa hosted the men's in 2010. Germany hosted the women's in 2011.
Italy hosted the world cup twice the last one was in 1990.
Germany hosted the last world cup in which they came third and Italy won it.
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1994
Different teams have won the last 5 world cups, as follows: 2010: Spain 2006: Italy 2002: Brazil 1998: France 1994: Brazil
The USA has only hosted the FIFA World Cup once, in 1994. They also hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup in 1999.
The FIFA World Cup is held every four years, usually from mid-June to mid-July. The last FIFA World Cup was held by Brazil in 2014. The 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups will be hosted by Russia and Qatar, respectively.
France hosted the 2007 World cup