Ball IQCountries With the Most World Cup Wins
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Only eight nations have ever won the FIFA World Cup since it began in 1930. This page ranks them by number of titles, from Brazil's record five down to England's single triumph in 1966.
Brazil are the benchmark with five, the only side to have played at every finals. Italy and Germany follow on four apiece — Germany's tally combining their three wins as West Germany with the 2014 title won as a reunified nation.
| Rank | Country | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 5 | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 |
| 2 | Germany | 4 | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 |
| 2 | Italy | 4 | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 |
| 4 | Argentina | 3 | 1978, 1986, 2022 |
| 5 | France | 2 | 1998, 2018 |
| 5 | Spain | 2 | 2010, 2026 |
| 5 | Uruguay | 2 | 1930, 1950 |
| 8 | England | 1 | 1966 |
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Countries With the Most World Cup Wins — FAQ
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil have won the most, with five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002). They are also the only nation to have appeared at every World Cup finals.
How many World Cups have Germany won?
Four — in 1954, 1974 and 1990 as West Germany, and in 2014 as a reunified Germany. That puts them level with Italy on four, behind Brazil.
Is this every World Cup winner?
This page ranks countries by titles. For the full year-by-year list of every final, winner, runner-up, score and host, see our World Cup winners list.