The evolution of World Cup Emblems: 1930 to 2014

Every FIFA World Cup has been represented by its own specific identity, with its own unique image, and this tradition has been going on since the very beginning of the tournament back in 1930 when it was first hosted at the brand-new Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. 84 years later, the game has changed a lot, so has the emblem. However, the role of the emblem still remains the same: To provide a strong, visual representation of both the event and the host country.

#1 1930: Uruguay

#2 1934: Italy

#3 1938: France

#4 1950: Brazil

#5 1954: Switzerland

#6 1958: Sweden

#7 1962: Chile

#8 1966: England

#9 1970: Mexico

#10 1974: Germany

#11 1978: Argentina

#12 1982: Spain

#13 1986: Mexico

#14 1990: Italy

#15 1994: USA

#16 1998: France

#17 2002: Korea & Japan

#18 2006: Germany

#19 2010: South Africa

#20 2014: Brazil