World Cup winners: most titles by country
Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina and the rest of the World Cup winners, tournament by tournament since 1930.
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What the data shows
- In 2026, Brazil ranks #1 with 5, ahead of Germany (4) and Italy (4).
- Back in 1930, Uruguay was #1 with 1.
- The top spot changed hands twice: Italy in 1938 and Brazil in 1970.
- Biggest climber: Brazil, from #3 in 1958 to #1 in 2026.
About this chart
Only eight countries have ever won the men's World Cup. Brazil has the most titles and is the only team to have played in every tournament. West Germany's titles are counted for Germany.
Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium, for its second title.
The data
Source: Wikipedia, List of FIFA World Cup finals, cumulative titles (West Germany counted as Germany). Retrieved November 3, 2026.
| Date | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇫🇷 France | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 🇪🇸 Spain | 🇬🇧 England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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Which country has won the most World Cups?
In 2026, Brazil ranks #1 with 5, followed by Germany (4) and Italy (4). Source: Wikipedia, List of FIFA World Cup finals, cumulative titles (West Germany counted as Germany).
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