A look at every FIFA World Cup champion from 1930 to 2022

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

A look at every FIFA World Cup champion from 1930 to 2022
Summary

The FIFA World Cup has seen 22 tournaments since its inception in 1930, with just six countries claiming 20 titles. Brazil tops the list with five victories, followed by Germany and Italy with four each. Argentina holds three titles, while France and Uruguay have won two. England and Spain each have one championship. The last tournament in 2022 concluded with Argentina defeating France on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw in regulation and extra time, allowing Lionel Messi to secure his first World Cup title after four previous attempts.

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  • Brazil has won the World Cup five times, the most in history.
  • Germany and Italy each have four World Cup victories.
  • Argentina's last title was in 2022, defeating France in a penalty shootout.
  • Only eight countries have ever won the tournament.
  • The next World Cup will take place in 2026.
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Here's a look at every FIFA World Cup, a trip through the world's biggest sporting event's history that includes wild bits of U.S. soccer trivia.

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