Their first game in the group was against the host nation, Brazil.

The host nation's team became the first to be eliminated.

For the first time, the host nation got the right to field two additional teams.

The host nation has won five of the 13 previous cups.

The program is designed to increase the strength of the host nation.

Once again, the host nation had the right to field two additional teams.

"But no host nation has not gotten into the second round, right?"

Also an Italian team as host nation had the chance to start in the competition.

It has been that sort of week for the host nation.

In 1985 and 1989, there was no host nation for the competition.