Host hospitality Home-field advantage hasn't guaranteed World Cup title Click here for more on this story Posted: Monday July 12, 1999 03:25 PM   Just like the French men's team (above) did last summer, the U.S. women's team was able to win the World Cup on its home soil. Ben Radford/Allsport By Desmond M. Wallace, CNN/SI The U.S. women's soccer team had the joy of celebrating its Women's World Cup championship with the home fans. But in the World Cup, home-field advantage hasn't always guaranteed a victory. The Americans became the first women's host nation to win the World Cup and just the seventh host champion overall. Last summer France became the first men's host in 16 years to claim the Cup. Rude Guests Host countries that have won World Cup Year Country Men/Women 1999 1998 1978 1974 1966 1934 1930 United States France Argentina W. Germany England Italy Uruguay Women Men Men Men Men Men Men   While no women's hosts entering this year had even made it to the finals, two men's teams have fallen at home in the finals. In 1950, Uruguay upset Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. Eight years later, the Brazilians smashed Sweden in Stockholm. However, the Chinese women's team knows both sides of home-field disappointment. In 1991, host China was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Sweden. Four years later, China knocked out host Sweden, also in the quarters, on penalty kicks.   Related information Stories CNN/SI's Women's World Cup Coverage Stats Statitudes: Recent track record binge nothing new Multimedia Click here for the latest audio and video Search our site Watch CNN/SI 24 hours a day Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel. To receive CNN/SI at your home call your cable operator or DirecTV.

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