Every previous FIFA World Cup winner competing in 2026 tournament

The flagship tournament is scheduled to take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

Lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy is the biggest achievement in international football, but only a select few nations have managed to do it. Over the tournament’s long history, just eight countries have been crowned world champions.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be another historic one, with a record 48 teams and 104 matches set to be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada. While several nations will be chasing their first-ever World Cup title, seven former champions will once again be in the race to add another star to their badge.

Italy are the only previous World Cup winners absent from the tournament after failing to qualify. Here’s a look at every nation that has won the FIFA World Cup and will be competing in the 2026 edition

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Previous winners who will be at FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain

The Spain national football team clinched the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They only conceded one goal during their campaign. Their performances were very good throughout the tournament and they did not lose any of their matches. It is considered the golden era for La Roja, who are one of the favourites to win the upcoming tournament.

England

The Three Lions clinched their maiden World Cup trophy after their triumph in 1966. They only have one World Cup title to their name and are heading into the 2026 edition as one of the favourites. The England national football team have some top players in their current squad and have a chance to win their second-ever World Cup.

Uruguay

They are considered one of the most respected nations in the South American region. The Uruguay national football team won the inaugural edition (1930) of the FIFA World Cup. They went on to claim their second title in 1950. Even though their performances in the modern era have not been the best, they will be looking to win the prestigious title for the third time.

France

Les Bleus are the two-time world champions. They clinched their first title in 1998 and their second one during the modern era (2018). The France national football team are one of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. They have a star-studded lineup. Led by Didier Deschamps, they are going to create problems for their opponents.

Argentina

After their triumph in 2022, Argentina are now the three-time world champions. Lionel Messi and company will now be looking to go for another World Cup title. They have some capable players in the current squad. La Albiceleste are going to be one of the toughest teams to take on during this campaign. They claimed the World Cup title two times before (1978, 1986).

Germany

Die Nationalmannschaft are four-time world champions, and have maintained their consistency as one of the strongest teams on the world stage. Having won the World Cups in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014, the Germany national football team will now be looking to secure the title for the fifth time.

Brazil

Brazil remain the most successful nation in the history of the FIFA World Cup. They have lifted the flagship trophy five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). A Seleção will be looking to end their wait for the sixth title, but it is not going to be an easy tournament for them.

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