The FIFA World Cup is often regarded as the most prestigious soccer tournament that can be played anywhere in the world. The World Cup is a competition that occurs once every four years and lasts one month. It features the best national teams from 32 different countries.
Who will emerge victorious at the twenty-second edition of the quadrennial football competition known as the FIFA World Cup in 2022? The following is a list of every team that won the FIFA World Cup between 1930 and 2018.
The champion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup has not been determined as of yet. The championship game of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place on December 18 of that same year.
Uruguay emerged victorious in the inaugural competition for the FIFA World Cup, which took place in 1930 and featured a total of 13 nations.
With five victories, Brazil established itself as the most successful team in the annals of the FIFA World Cup competition.
Germany and Italy, both of which have won four FIFA World Cups, are the other two teams that now hold the second place winning the FIFA World Cup. They both won the prize 4 times. Germany last lifted the World Cup in 2014. They defeated Brazil 7-1 in the semi-final of that World Cup and beat Argentina in the Final 1-0.
France, Argentina, and Uruguay won it twice over their respective histories.
In 2018, Russia played host to the final tournament of the FIFA World Cup. It was the twenty-first edition of the FIFA World Cup, also referred to as the 21st FIFA World Cup. France is the squad that emerged victorious from the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In 2018 France defeated Croatia in the final with a score line 4-2.
There have been 17 different nations that have played host to the FIFA World Cup.
World War 2 prevented the World Cup from being held in 1942 and 1946; those years were skipped.
The following is a list of all of the FIFA World Cup champions from 1930 to 2018.
Years | Winner | Runner Up | Score |
1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | 4-2 |
1934 | Italy | Czechia | 2-1 |
1938 | Italy | Hungary | 4-2 |
1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | 2-1 |
1954 | West Germany | Hungary | 3-2 |
1958 | Brazil | Sweden | 5-2 |
1962 | Brazil | Czechia | 3-1 |
1966 | England | Germany | 4-2 |
1970 | Brazil | Italy | 4-1 |
1974 | West Germany | Netherlands | 2-1 |
1978 | Argentina | Netherlands | 3-1 |
1982 | Italy | Germany | 3-1 |
1986 | Argentina | Germany | 3-2 |
1990 | West Germany | Argentina | 1-0 |
1994 | Brazil | Italy | 0-0 |
1998 | France | Brazil | 3-0 |
2002 | Brazil | Germany | 2-0 |
2006 | Italy | France | 1-1 |
2010 | Spain | Netherlands | 1-0 |
2014 | Germany | Argentina | 1-0 |
2018 | France | Croatia | 4-2 |
Nations with the most World Cup
- Brazil – 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
- Italy – 4 times (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
- Germany – 4 times (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
- Uruguay – 2 times (1930, 1950)
- Argentina – 2 times (1978, 1986)
- France – 2 times (1998, 2018)
- England – 1 time (1966)
- Spain – 1 time (2010)
FAQs
Who won the World Cup the most?
Brazil won the World Cup the most. They won the prize 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002).
Who won the 2018 World Cup?
The 2018 World Cup was held in Russia. France won the World Cup. They won the Final against Croatia with a 4-2 victory.
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?
Brazil won the World Cup 5 times.
How many times has Germany won the World Cup?
Germany won the World cup 4 times.