The 1990 World Cup was awarded to Portugal. This followed many investments in hotels, renovating stadiums, and improving the infrastructure of the nation. Portugal is the first European nation to host the WC since Z-Day and the first nation that fully fell to infection to host a major world sporting event. The WC marks the point of full return to prominence for this proud nation. Teams to be invited include and their groups Portugal 2 (A 1st) v 1 Austria (H 2nd) Belgium 2 (B 2nd) a.e.t v 1 Scandinavia (G 1st) Argentina 3 (C 1st) v 1 Uruguay (F 2nd) Colombia 2 (D 2nd) v 1 England (E 1st)