Who has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cups, with five titles, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. Germany and Italy have each won four.
Brazil is also the only country to have played in every World Cup tournament. Its teams featured legends such as Pelé, who won three World Cups as a player, the most of anyone, as well as Ronaldo, Romário and Ronaldinho.
Germany, including West Germany, won in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014. Italy won in 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006. Argentina has three titles, the most recent in 2022, led by Lionel Messi.
The 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, was the first with 48 teams. Spain won the final against Argentina 1–0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, its second world title after 2010.
Did You Know?
The World Cup trophy given today was introduced in 1974. The original, the Jules Rimet Trophy, was given permanently to Brazil after its third win in 1970 but was stolen in 1983 and never recovered.