FIFA World Cup: List of all the winners from 1930 to 2022
(Courtesy : FIFA World Cup)
FIFA World Cup is the biggest and the most famous international tournament
The FIFA World Cup is highly regarded as the biggest and most famous international tournament. It is also the most widely viewed and followed single sporting event in the world. The competition takes place once every four years. The tournament started in 1930 and has been held every four years except for 1942 and 1946, when it was cancelled due to the Second World War.
Approximately 190 to 200 national teams fight and battle to qualify to represent their country at the biggest stage in world football. Only 48 teams (earlier 32) qualify for the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition to feature 48 teams, and football fans are ready to support their countries and favourite players on the biggest tournament.
Representing your country at the FIFA World Cup is already a huge accomplishment, let alone winning it for your country.
Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cups, lifting the trophy five times, while Argentina are the latest winner after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A total of 8 countries have won the tournament since 1930.
Here we take a look at all the nations that have won the FIFA World Cup since its inauguration in 1930.
Who has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cups, lifting the trophy five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002).
FIFA World Cup winners at a glance
- Most titles: Brazil (5)
- Latest winner: Argentina (2022)
- Total tournaments held: 22
- Countries to win World Cup: 8
Which countries have won the FIFA World Cup?
Only eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, England, and Spain.
FIFA World Cup winners summary:
| Category | Team | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Most titles | Brazil | 5 |
| Second most | Germany | 4 |
| Second most | Italy | 4 |
| Latest winner | Argentina | 2022 |
Here is the complete list of FIFA World Cup winners from 1930 to 2022:
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay |
| 1934 | Italy |
| 1938 | Italy |
| 1950 | Uruguay |
| 1954 | West Germany |
| 1958 | Brazil |
| 1962 | Brazil |
| 1966 | England |
| 1970 | Brazil |
| 1974 | West Germany |
| 1978 | Argentina |
| 1982 | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina |
| 1990 | West Germany |
| 1994 | Brazil |
| 1998 | France |
| 2002 | Brazil |
| 2006 | Italy |
| 2010 | Spain |
| 2014 | Germany |
| 2018 | France |
| 2022 | Argentina |
The FIFA World Cup has showcased the evolution of football over decades, with only a handful of nations dominating the global stage. While Brazil leads the charts, teams like Germany, Italy, and Argentina have consistently proven their excellence. With each edition, new stories are written, making the tournament the pinnacle of international football.
Who won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating France in the final.
How many times has Brazil won the FIFA World Cup?
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, the most by any nation.
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil holds the record with five FIFA World Cup titles.
Which country won first FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay own the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.
How many teams have won FIFA World Cup?
Only eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, England, and Spain.
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