The list of FIFA World Cup winners goes back to 1930, and eight nations have lifted the trophy across the 23 tournaments played so far. Brazil is the only team to appear at every World Cup and has won the most, with five titles. Spain are the reigning champions after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 final in North America, their second world title. The 2026 tournament expanded to 48 teams and was co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Every final is listed below with the champions, runners-up, and scores.
World Cup Winners: Quick Facts
- Most recent champion: Spain (2026), beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.
- Most titles: Brazil, 5.
- Winners all-time: 8 nations across 23 tournaments.
- Reigning runner-up: Argentina.
- Next World Cup: 2030, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
What Happens if the World Cup Final is Tied?
Similar to other major international soccer / football tournaments (Euros, Copa America), the same overtime rules are used in the FIFA World Cup. If the game is a draw, then extra time is used first. After that, a penalty shoot-out is used to determine the winner of the match. Fans got treated to this when Argentina defeated France in 2022 4-2 in penalties.
How Many Teams have Played in the FIFA World Cup?
There have been 80 different nations or countries that have played in the FIFA World Cup. During this timeframe, 13 of the 80 have made it to the World Cup Finals. Of these, eight teams have won the championship. Italy and Germany have the second most championships with four each. Germany has also reached the most FIFA World Cup finals of all teams with eight.
List of World Cup Winners
You can check out the full list of World Cup winners below. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first hosted by three countries, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico sharing matches from June 11 through the final on July 19, 2026, and it is also the first 48-team World Cup. Argentina enter as the defending champions after their 2022 win. Follow the current bracket and results on our 2026 FIFA World Cup hub.
| Host Country | Winner | Score / Result |
| 2026 North America | Spain | Spain 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.) |
| 2022 Qatar | Argentina | 3-3, then Argentina defeated France 4-2 in penalties |
| 2018 Russia | France | France 4-2 Croatia |
| 2014 Brazil | Germany | Germany 1-0 Argentina |
| 2010 South Africa | Spain | Spain 1-0 Netherlands |
| 2006 Germany | Italy | 1-1, then Italy beat France 5-3 in penalties |
| 2002 Korea & Japan | Brazil | Brazil 2-0 Germany |
| 1998 France | France | France 3-0 Brazil |
| 1994 USA | Brazil | 0-0, then Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 in penalties |
| 1990 Italy | Germany | Germany 1-0 Argentina |
| 1986 Mexico | Argentina | Argentina 3-2 Germany |
| 1982 Spain | Italy | Italy 3-1 Germany |
| 1978 Argentina | Argentina | Argentina 3-1 Holland |
| 1974 Germany | Germany | Germany 2-1 Holland |
| 1970 Mexico | Brazil | Brazil 4-1 Italy |
| 1966 England | England | England 4-2 Germany |
| 1962 Chile | Brazil | Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia |
| 1958 Sweden | Brazil | Brazil 5-2 Sweden |
| 1954 Switzerland | Germany | Germany 3-2 Hungary |
| 1950 Brazil | Uruguay | Uruguay 2-1 Brazil |
| 1946 | not held | |
| 1942 | not held | |
| 1938 France | Italy | Italy 4-2 Hungary |
| 1934 Italy | Italy | Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia |
| 1930 Uruguay | Uruguay | Uruguay 4-2 Argentina |
Printable List of World Cup Winners
Want a copy to keep? Download the free printable list of every FIFA World Cup champion from 1930 through 2026, updated with Spain’s 2026 title.
Teams with the Most World Cup Wins
Here is the list of World Cup winners by team. If a team was the host country for the tournament, that is annotated by an asterisk. Brazil has the most wins with 5. Germany and Italy are close behind with four victories each. We also list the years that a team won and was the runner-up in the tournament.
| Countries | Championships | Runner-UP |
| Brazil | 5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) | 2 (1950 *, 1998) |
| Germany | 4 (1954, 1974 *, 1990, 2014) | 4 (1966, 1982, 1986, 2002) |
| Italy | 4 (1934 *, 1938, 1982, 2006) | 2 (1970, 1994) |
| Argentina | 3 (1978 *, 1986, 2022) | 4 (1930, 1990, 2014, 2026) |
| France | 2 (1998 *, 2018) | 2 (2006, 2022) |
| Uruguay | 2 (1930 *, 1950) | |
| Spain | 2 (2010, 2026) | |
| England | 1 (1966 *) |
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World Cup Winners Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final in North America. It was Spain’s second World Cup title, after 2010.
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won the most World Cups with 5 titles, followed by Germany and Italy with 4 each.
How many countries have won the World Cup?
Eight nations have won the World Cup: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, Spain, and England.
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