Brazil holds the most FIFA World Cup wins record, securing five titles in the winners’ list from 1930 to 2022. Next comes Germany and Italy who have more than three football World Cup titles of all time.
Football is one of the most popular in the world with millions of enthusiastic fans around the globe. In every four years, FIFA, which stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association, organizes the world’s most prestigious contest – The FIFA World Cup.
First established in 1930, the Football World Cup has 32 teams participating in the tournament until the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In which for the first time 48 football teams contested in the marquee event. The previous World Cup winner was Argentina who defeated France in Qatar. So let’s take a brief look at the Football World Cup winners from 1930 to 2022 in history.
FIFA Men’s World Cup Winners List 1930 – 2022
Here is the complete Football World Cup winners list from 1930 to 2022 including runners-up, year, total goals, top scorer, and venue.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Total Goals | Top Scorer | Attendance | Venue |
| 2022 | Argentina | France | 172 | Kylian Mbappé (France) | 88,966 | Qatar |
| 2018 | France | Croatia | 169 | Harry Kane (England) | 78,011 | Russia |
| 2014 | Germany | Argentina | 171 | James Rodríguez (Colombia) | 74,738 | Brazil |
| 2010 | Spain | Netherlands | 145 | Thomas Müller (Germany), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands), David Villa (Spain) | 84,490 | South Africa |
| 2006 | Italy | France | 147 | Miroslav Klose (Germany) | 69,000 | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | 161 | Ronaldo (Brazil) | 69,029 | South Korea/Japan |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | 171 | Davor Šuker (Croatia) | 80,000 | France |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | 141 | Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria) & Oleg Salenko (Russia) | 94,194 | USA |
| 1990 | West Germany | Argentina | 140 | Salvatore Schillaci (Italy) | 73,603 | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | West Germany | 132 | Gary Lineker (England) | 114,600 | Mexico |
| 1982 | Italy | West Germany | 146 | Paolo Rossi (Italy) | 90,000 | Spain |
| 1978 | Argentina | Netherlands | 102 | Mario Kempes (Argentina) | 71,483 | Argentina |
| 1974 | West Germany | Netherlands | 97 | Grzegorz Lato (Poland) | 78,200 | West Germany |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | 95 | Gerd Müller (West Germany) | 107,412 | Mexico |
| 1966 | England | West Germany | 89 | Geoff Hurst (England) | 96,924 | England |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czechoslovakia | 89 | Garrincha & Vava (Brazil) | 68,679 | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | 126 | Just Fontaine (France) | 49,737 | Sweden |
| 1954 | West Germany | Hungary | 140 | Sándor Kocsis (Hungary) | 62,500 | Switzerland |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | 88 | Ademir (Brazil) | 173,850 | Brazil |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | 84 | Leônidas da Silva (Brazil) | 45,000 | France |
| 1934 | Italy | Czechoslovakia | 70 | Oldřich Nejedlý (Czechoslovakia) | 55,000 | Italy |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | 70 | Guillermo Stábile (Argentina) | 68,346 | Uruguay |
Who has won the most World Cups in football history?
Since 1930, the 22 FIFA World Cups have been done and dusted. Out of 22, only eight nations became the FIFA World Cup champions including Brazil, Argentina, Argentina, and Italy who have more than three Football World Cup titles. In this blog, we will uncover these champions and their Football World Cup Final triumph. Plus who has the most FIFA World Cup Title in history?
The table below lists all the winners who have the most FIFA World Cups in the history of football from 1930 to 2022.
| No. | Country | Winning Years | No. of Cups |
| 1 | Brazil | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 | 5 |
| 2 | Germany | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 | 4 |
| 3 | Italy | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 | 4 |
| 4 | Argentina | 1978, 1986, 2022 | 3 |
| 5 | Uruguay | 1930, 1950 | 2 |
| 6 | France | 1998, 2018 | 2 |
| 7 | England | 1966 | 1 |
| 8 | Spain | 2010 | 1 |
1. Brazil – Five Times FIFA World Cup Champion
Brazil has been the ultimate champion for years in Football history. Most FIFA World Cup holders Brazil has won the five titles collected in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 1998, and 2002. So many great footballers Pelé, Romário, and Ronaldo Nazário have contributed to Brazil’s success over the years. After losing their first World Cup Finale in 1950, it took three years to win their maiden FIFA World Cup in 1958.
Here are the Brazil Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| Brazil FIFA World Cup Final Record | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1950 | Uruguay | 1-2 | Lost |
| 1958 | Sweden | 5-2 | Won |
| 1962 | Czechoslovakia | 3-1 | Won |
| 1970 | Italy | 4-1 | Won |
| 1994 | Italy | 0-0 (3-2) | Won |
| 1998 | France | 3-0 | Lost |
| 2002 | Germany | 2-0 | Won |
Brazil’s triumph over Germany 2-0, brought the fifth FIFA World CUP to the home county. It was Ronaldo who scored both goals at the International Stadium in Yokohama. Since the Football World Cup inauguration, Brazil has reached seven times in the Final losing only two games against Uruguay and France in 1950 and 1998 respectively.
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2. Germany – Four Times FIFA World Cup Champion
Germany is the second-most FIFA World Cup winners of all time winning the cup in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. The world’s most disciplined and successful football team Germany has been the home of many star footballers like Lothar Matthäus, Helmut Rahn, Gerd Müller, Miroslav Klose, and Franz Beckenbauer. Over the years they played a pivotal role in Germany’s success. They won their first Football World Cup in 1954 and since then never looked back.
Here are the Germany Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| Germany FIFA World Cup Final Records | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1954 | Hungary | 3-2 | Won |
| 1996 | England | 2–4 (after extra time) | Lost |
| 1974 | Netherlands | 2-1 | Won |
| 1982 | Italy | 1-3 | Lost |
| 1986 | Argentina | 2-3 | Lost |
| 1990 | Argentina | 1-0 | Won |
| 2002 | Brazil | 0-2 | Lost |
| 2014 | Argentina | 1-0 | Won |
Since 1930, Germany has contested the FIFA World Cup Final eight times and earned the title four times while losing only four times. Which makes their success ratio in the Football World Cup 50-50. Germany won their fourth Football World Cup title in 2014 after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time. All credit goes to Mario Götze who secured a goal in the 113th minute.
3. Italy – Four Times FIFA World Cup Champion
Four-time champion Italy is one of the most successful teams in the history of football, reaching the final six times from 1930 to 2022. Italy lifted their maiden Football World Cup trophy in 1934 after defeating Czechoslovakia. Since then Italy successfully clinched the Football World Cup Title in 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006 becoming a times winner in history.
Here are the Italy Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| Italy FIFA World Cup Final Records | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1934 | Czechoslovakia | 2-1 (AET) | Won |
| 1938 | Hungary | 4-2 | Won |
| 1970 | Brazil | 4-1 | Lost |
| 1982 | Germany | 3-1 | Won |
| 1994 | Brazil | 0-0 (3-2) | Lost |
| 2006 | France | 1-1 (5-3) | Won |
Italy won their last Football World Cup in 2006 in which they outmuscled Germany 2-0 after extra time in the semifinal and entered the finale. In the Final game after a 1-1 Fabio Grosso scored the winning penalty and Italy won the penalty shootout by 5-3. The game was also remembered for Zidane’s headbutt on Materazzi, resulting in Zidane’s red card. So far, Italy has made six appearances in the final game-winning four and losing two games. Both times Italy lost the final game against Brazil in 1970 and 1994.
4. Argentina – Three Times FIFA World Cup Champion
The 2022 Football World Cup winner Argentina secured their third cup after a glorious victory over France 3-3 (4-2) by penalty. From the 1930 to 2022 Football World Cup history, Argentina has had three triumphs 1978, 1986, and 2022. In which many star footballers like Mario Kempes, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi have played a key role in the contest.
Here are the Argentina Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| Argentina FIFA World Cup Final Records | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1930 | Uruguay | 2-4 | Lost |
| 1978 | Netherlands | 3-1 (AET) | Won |
| 1986 | Germany | 3-2 | Won |
| 1990 | West Germany | 0-1 | Lost |
| 2014 | Germany | 0-1(AET) | Lost |
| 2022 | France | 3-3 (4-2) | Won |
Argentina won their maiden cup in 1978 after beating the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time allotted. They won their second in 1986 defeating Germany by 3-2. In 2022, Argentina lifted their third FIFA Cup with the help of Argentine star Lionel Messi. Despite Argentina’s amazing gameplay Kylian Mbappé, the 2024 best footballer in the world leveled up the game with his hat-trick. However, Argentina won the game by 4-2 in the penalty shootout thanks to Emiliano Martínez and Gonzalo Montiel. Messi scored a total of 7 goals in the tournament, cementing his position as the greatest footballer of all time.
5. Uruguay – Two Times FIFA World Cup Champion
On number five we have Uruguay who won two Football World Cups from 1930 to 2022. Remembered as Underdog, Uruguay became the very first FIFA World Cup Champion in 1930. After clinching a trophy from Argentina with 4-2 Uruguay became the winner in the inaugural season of FIFA World Cup.
Here are the Uruguay Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| Uruguay FIFA World Cup Final Records | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1930 | Argentina | 4-2 | Won |
| 1950 | Brazil | 2-1 | Won |
They won their second cup in 1950 after beating Sweden 8-0 in the semifinal. In the presence of more than 200,000 spectators, Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-1 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This unexpected event is remembered as the famous Maracanazo aka the Maracanã Blow. However, since 1950, Uruguay hasn’t won any World Cup or reached the final game.
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6. France – Two Times FIFA World Cup Champion
2022 FIFA World Cup runner-up France has bagged two World Cup Trophies. From 1930 to 2022, France has a rich history in the Football World winning two cups and many strong performances. In 1998, the French team secured their first-ever World Cup by defeating one of the strongest contenders Brazil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. With the help of Zinedine Zidane who secured two first-half goals, Emmanuel Petit added a third goal, and emerging young talents Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet.
Here are the France Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| France FIFA World Cup Final Records | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1998 | Brazil | 3-0 | Won |
| 2006 | Italy | 1–1 (3–5 penalties) | Lost |
| 2018 | Croatia | 4-2 | Won |
| 2022 | Argentina | 3–3 (2–4 penalties) | Lost |
The second FIFA World Cup was won by France in Russia in 2018. After crushing Belgium 1-0 in a tightly contested match France reached the Final. Where they beat Croatia by 4-2 with notable contributions of Mario Mandzukic, Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Paul Pogba. This is a historic game where Kylian Mbappé scored the goal and became the second teenager after Pele in the World Cup. France reached the World Cup Finals four times, winning two times and losing two games in 2006 and 2022 against Italy and Argentina respectively.
7. England – One Time FIFA World Cup Champion
Next, we have England, one time FIFA World Cup Champion in 1966. The English Football team only reached once in the Final and came out victorious after crushing Germany at Wembley Stadium in London. It is interesting to know that England was banned by the Football Association until 1950. Since then, the English Football team only got their hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy once after winning the game by 4-2 against West Germany after extra time at Wembley Stadium in London.
Here are the England Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| England FIFA World Cup Final Record | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 1966 | Germany | 4-2 (AET) | Won |
The highlight of the game was Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick, which remains the only hat-trick in a World Cup final. Hurst’s second goal which hit the crossbar and was ruled out by the referee also became the most controversial debate in football World Cup history. Other than the 1966 FIFA World Trophy, England only reached the two times, 1990 and 2018 semifinals but failed to reach the final.
8. Spain – One Time FIFA World Cup Champion
The Spain National team won their maiden Football World Cup in 2010 and became the eighth winner to win the FIFA World Cup in history. After defeating Germany 1-0 in the 2010 FIFA World Cup semifinal, Spain entered the Final contest. In which they defeated the Netherlands by 1-0 after extra time in South Africa. In the 116th minute, when Andrés Iniesta scored the only goal and secured the very first and only FIFA World Cup for La Roja.
Here are the Spain Football World Cup Final records including Opponent, Score, result (won/lost)
| Spain FIFA World Cup Final Record | |||
| Year | Opponent | Score | Won/Lost |
| 2010 | Netherlands | 1-0 (AET) | Won |
The star-studded Spanish team like Xavi Hernandez, Andrés Iniesta, and Iker Casillas, played a style of football known as tiki-taka. Under the guidance of coach Vicente del Bosque, the team also won all four knockout games in South Africa by the same 1-0 scoreline. It was only their first time reaching the FIFA World Cup final and becoming the champion also enhanced the glory of their triumph.
So this is the list of most FIFA World Cup title winners who have dominated the world more than once from 1930 to 2022.
FAQ’s
Q. Who won the FIFA World Cup final in 1930?
A. In 1930, Uruguay won the FIFA World Cup final and became the winner after defeating Argentina with a score of 4-2. They became the very first FIFA World Cup Champion.
Q. Has Brazil won 5 World Cups?
A. Yes, Brazil won the 5 FIFA World Cups and became the winner with the most FIFA Cups in the world. They won their very first FIFA World Cup in 1958 including four more in 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
Q. Who won more cups, Brazil or Argentina?
A. Brazil has the most five FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) while Argentina came out the winner in the three Football World Cups in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
Q. Has Neymar won the World Cup?
A. Not yet, Neymar hasn’t won any World Cup in Football. Brazil won their last World Cup in 2002 while Neymar joined Brazil’s National team in 2010.
Q. Has Ronaldo won a World Cup?
A. No, Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t won any FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo who plays for Portugal National Team has yet to conquer the Football World Cup. However, his all-time rival Messi achieved the feat in 2022 with Argentina.