All winners of the Football World Championships
The World Cup has been held since 1930 and is considered the main tournament of national teams. Throughout the history of the World Cup, only eight teams have managed to win the world champion title, with Brazil being the most titled participant with five victories.
This article compiles all the winners of the World Cup from 1930 to 2022, statistics on titles, and interesting tournament records. You can also check out our prediction for the winner of the 2026 World Cup.
All World Cup Champions
Year | Winner |
1930 | Uruguay |
1934 | Italy |
1938 | Italy |
1950 | Uruguay |
1954 | Germany |
1958 | Brazil |
1962 | Brazil |
1966 | England |
1970 | Brazil |
1974 | Germany |
1978 | Argentina |
1982 | Italy |
1986 | Argentina |
1990 | Germany |
1994 | Brazil |
1998 | France |
2002 | Brazil |
2006 | Italy |
2010 | Spain |
2014 | Germany |
2018 | France |
2022 | Argentina |
Which teams have won the World Cup
π Brazil β 5 titles
π Germany β 4 titles
π Italy β 4 titles
π Argentina β 3 titles
π France β 2 titles
π Uruguay β 2 titles
π England β 1 title
π Spain β 1 title
Who will be the next World Champion?
The attention of fans is already focused on the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in three countries β the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The teams of France, Spain, England, Brazil, and Argentina are considered to be among the main favorites. Read more about the chances of the favorites in our prediction for the winner of the 2026 World Cup.
Predictions for all matches of the 2026 World Cup are available in the tournament section. Read the full analysis from our authors and leave your reactions β whether you agree or disagree with the editorial opinion.
FAQ
Which team has won the World Championship most often?
Brazil is the most titled team in the world with five championship titles.
How many national teams have become world champions?
Throughout the history of the World Championships, only eight national teams have won the title.
Who is the current world champion in football?
The current world champion is the Argentina national team.
Which country won the first World Cup?
Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930.
Who won the World Championship twice in a row?
Only Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) have won two consecutive titles.
Has England ever won the World Cup?
Yes. England became the world champion in 1966 at the home tournament.
Who has won the World Cup more often: Argentina or France?
Argentina has three World Cup titles, while France has two.
