FIFA World Cup

World Cup History

Every champion since 1930, the all-time goal leaders and the records that define football’s biggest stage — plus the live 2026 tournament.

The FIFA World Cup has been contested 22 times since 1930 and won by 8 different nations. Brazil are the most successful with 5 titles, ahead of Germany and Italy on 4 each and Argentina on 3. Browse every tournament from 1930 to 2026, the all-time goalscoring records, and the full roll of champions below.

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Titles by nation

CountryTitlesYears
Brazil flagBrazil51958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
Germany flagGermany41954, 1974, 1990, 2014
Italy flagItaly41934, 1938, 1982, 2006
Argentina flagArgentina31978, 1986, 2022
France flagFrance21998, 2018
Uruguay flagUruguay21930, 1950
England flagEngland11966
Spain flagSpain12010

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