What's going on in the world cup to the European Cup? Belgium beat Brazil 2-1, becoming the second team to break into the top 4 of the world cup after France. As four teams in the second half of the world cup have been won by Europe, the world cup has ended ahead of time and the European Cup is about to start. For fans, it's better to wash and sleep.
After the top 8 of this world cup, it is a combination of six European teams and two South American teams. In the first half, France vs Uruguay, Belgium vs Brazil, in the second half, four teams are contracted by Europe, England vs Sweden, Russia vs Croatia. Four teams in the second half of the tournament were awarded by the European team, which means at least one European team has reached the final.
However, after the end of the first two quarter finals tonight, France and Belgium from Europe have eliminated Uruguay and Brazil from South America and made it to the top four. There are two games left in the second half of the quarter finals, but no matter what the result of the game is, it will be the European teams that win the top four. The world cup has ended ahead of time, and the game has become a European gathering.
Compared with the top 4 European teams in this world cup, the top 4 teams in the last World Cup were divided between Europe and South America, and Germany, Holland, Brazil and Argentina qualified for the semi-finals. Finally, Germany beat Argentina in extra time and Holland won the third place with three goals.
However, it is worth mentioning that this world cup is held in Russia, which is located in Europe. European teams have almost half of the home advantage, so it seems no surprise to win the top four places. Four years ago, the world cup was held in Brazil in South America. It is also reasonable for Brazil and Argentina to occupy two places in the top four.
It should also be noted that the last time Europe hosted the world cup, the European team also won the top four. In 2006, the world cup was held in Germany. Italy, France, Germany and Portugal met in the semi-finals. Finally, Italy stood on the highest podium.
In the finals of the last four games, including the 2018 World Cup, there are three European team finals, the only exception is the 2014 Brazil World Cup, with Germany and Argentina as the finalists. In other words, in the last four world cups, as long as the game is not held in South America, European teams will meet in the final.