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Why Defending the World Cup Is Almost Impossible | beIN SPORTS

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Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in international football, but staying on top has proven to be an even greater challenge. Throughout World Cup history, only two national teams have successfully defended their title, while many football powerhouses suffered shocking exits just four years after reaching glory. The so-called "Champion's Curse" has become one of the most fascinating patterns in the sport. Spain, Italy, and Germany are among the teams that went from lifting the trophy to enduring historic disappointments in the following World Cup. Catch the latest highlights of Ligue 1🇫🇷, Turkish Süper Lig🇹🇷, Copa Libertadores🏆, Copa Sudamericana🥇 on our YouTube channel. Follow the latest news on beIN SPORTS.com and stream all our matches on our beIN SPORTS CONNECT app or on our beIN XTRA channels. Subscribe to beIN SPORTS CONNECT in USA & Canada: https://watch.beinsports-apps.com/browse