World Cup Winners: The Ultimate Football Story (1930–2022)

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The FIFA World Cup is the biggest show in football. Every four years, the world watches history being made. Heroes rise. Legends are born. Dreams come true. Here is the full, exciting journey of all World Cup winners, from the very first tournament in 1930 to Argentina’s magic win in 2022.


🏆 Latest World Cup Winners

2022 – Qatar

World Cup Winner: Argentina
Score: 3–3, won 4–2 on penalties
Messi finally lifted the trophy in one of the greatest finals ever played.


Complete List of World Cup Winners (1930–2022)

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Each line shows the host, the winner, and the match result.

2026 – USA, Canada, Mexico

Winner: Coming soon with a 48-team mega World Cup!

2022 – Qatar

Argentina, 3–3 (4–2 pens) vs France

2018 – Russia

France, 4–2 vs Croatia

2014 – Brazil

Germany, 1–0 vs Argentina

2010 – South Africa

Spain, 1–0 vs Netherlands

2006 – Germany

Italy, 1–1 (5–3 pens) vs France

2002 – Korea & Japan

Brazil, 2–0 vs Germany

1998 – France

France, 3–0 vs Brazil

1994 – USA

Brazil, 0–0 (3–2 pens) vs Italy

1990 – Italy

Germany, 1–0 vs Argentina

1986 – Mexico

Argentina, 3–2 vs Germany

1982 – Spain

Italy, 3–1 vs Germany

1978 – Argentina

Argentina, 3–1 vs Netherlands

1974 – Germany

Germany, 2–1 vs Netherlands

1970 – Mexico

Brazil, 4–1 vs Italy

1966 – England

England, 4–2 vs Germany

1962 – Chile

Brazil, 3–1 vs Czechoslovakia

1958 – Sweden

Brazil, 5–2 vs Sweden

1954 – Switzerland

Germany, 3–2 vs Hungary

1950 – Brazil

Uruguay, 2–1 vs Brazil

1946 & 1942

World Cup not held

1938 – France

Italy, 4–2 vs Hungary

1934 – Italy

Italy, 2–1 vs Czechoslovakia

1930 – Uruguay

Uruguay, 4–2 vs Argentina


🔥 Who Has Won the Most World Cups?

These teams rule football history:

  • Brazil – 5 World Cups
  • Germany – 4 World Cups
  • Italy – 4 World Cups
  • Argentina – 3 World Cups
  • France – 2 World Cups
  • Uruguay – 2 World Cups
  • England – 1 World Cup
  • Spain – 1 World Cup

Brazil is still king with five World Cup wins. Germany and Italy follow closely. Argentina is climbing fast after their 2022 glory.


⚽ Fun Facts for Football Lovers

  • Only Brazil and Italy have won back-to-back World Cups.
  • The Netherlands reached three finals but never lifted the trophy.
  • The World Cup grew from 13 teams to 32, and soon 48 teams in 2026.
  • Almost every World Cup has at least one iconic moment that stays forever.
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