Winners List
Here are the full list of winners of the previous men's FIFA World Cups. Brazil has won the most titles, and Italy and Brazil are the only countries to win back to back titles, will it be Argentina's turn in 2026?
Click on the highlighted text for more information about each host city and participating country. Are you looking for more details about the 2026 World Cup? Or the winners of the Women's World Cup?
Hosts | Winner | Score |
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2026 Nth America | ||
2022 Qatar | Argentina | 3-3, then Argentina defeated France 4-2 in penalties |
2018 Russia | France | France 4-2 Croatia |
2014 Brazil | Germany | Germany 1-0 Argentina |
2010 South Africa | Spain | Spain 1-0 Netherlands |
2006 Germany | Italy | 1-1, then Italy beat France 5-3 in penalties |
2002 Korea & Japan | Brazil | Brazil 2-0 Germany |
1998 France | France | France 3-0 Brazil |
1994 USA | Brazil | 0-0, then Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 in penalties |
1990 Italy | Germany | Germany 1-0 Argentina |
1986 Mexico | Argentina | Argentina 3-2 Germany |
1982 Spain | Italy | Italy 3-1 Germany |
1978 Argentina | Argentina | Argentina 3-1 Netherlands |
1974 Germany | Germany | Germany 2-1 Netherlands |
1970 Mexico | Brazil | Brazil 4-1 Italy |
1966 England | England | England 4-2 Germany |
1962 Chile | Brazil | Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia |
1958 Sweden | Brazil | Brazil 5-2 Sweden |
1954 Switzerland | Germany | Germany 3-2 Hungary |
1950 Brazil | Uruguay | Uruguay 2-1 Brazil |
1946 | not held | |
1942 | not held | |
1938 France | Italy | Italy 4-2 Hungary |
1934 Italy | Italy | Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia |
1930 Uruguay | Uruguay | Uruguay 4-2 Argentina |
Related Pages
- Results from Russia 2018, Brazil 2014, Germany 2006, and results from South Africa 2010
- Predictions of World Cup Winners
Comments
Commentling on this page is generally closed, though I will post some selected comments.
- African countries were not doing well in the world cup and I believe in some years to come in future they will do well and any can Be the winner. Lets have hope we Africans. (Profesa Beka, June 2022)
- Not until African countries start selection of players based on merit and not by who can buy his place in team or by influence of some people in authority, this dream will take a long time to come true. Africa is harvest of talents in all areas of sports, the problem is management. ( from Uyo Oghene, Nov 2022)
- Not until African countries start selection of players based on merit and not by who can buy his place in team or by influence of some people in authority, this dream will take a long time to come true. Africa is harvest of talents in all areas of sports, the problem is management. ( from Uyo Oghene, Nov 2022)
- i know and believe that Africa's time is coming to win the wordcup (Augustine Godwin Stine, 2014)
- When will africa nation win the world cup cos it seem very possible for any nation in africa if only they can put their house in order. chukwuemeka Nwawuba (2013)
- Africa can only win the world football cup if only Africans can change their minds and remove the corrupt syndrome in their blood. Solomon Prah (2018)
- It's going to be India this time. Oh wait we didn't even qualify. Nevermind. Lok (2014)
- India cannot qualify ever lol AMKabir Minhaz Lok (2017)
- Dare to come to cricket ??? Arindam Ghosh AMKabir Minhaz (2017)
- You might be the only person in the world to "dare" someone to a game of cricket. ShrunkedEd Arindam Ghosh (2017)
- U can know butterfly too, we dnt care, football is what the world knows. Alonzo Da Silva Arindam Ghosh (2017)
- Yeah, Pakistan did dare last year and we won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final against India xD LOL !!!! Mohammad Abdullah Asif Arindam Ghosh (2018)
- But Pakistan has lost every single world cup match from india. !!!!!! Vijay Mohammad Abdullah Asif (2018)
- Africa will win Brazil 2014. By Great Nigeria Team. Chukwudi Joseph Ikegwuonu (2013)
- Why the pessimism? Nigeria has everything it takes to win this world cup and all we can do is to support her no matter how ridiculous the idea seems. Salsim FIREphaenix (2014)
- Sorry, but I suppose... after all Nigeria has won one game and tied in another. FIREphaenix salsim (2014)
- How about now? Are they still going to win? its always going to be the same teams at the Top. Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Italy, Spain, France, Mexico, England, Portugal and The Netherlands always on the top....this is where Soccer lives. JC Chukwudi Joseph Ikegwuonu (2014)
- Take Maxico out other than that I agree. Jessie Scroggins JC (2017)
- Colombia got mighty close this time. They've been vastly improving. Maybe one day. Before_you_hit_send_hit_delete JC (2014)
- Haha! I love how you just sneak Mexico in there like nobody would notice and try to hide it with two very mediocre teams in England and Portugal. Chur bro! Ryan JC (2016)
- algeria will make 4 the 1st time anyone agree with mi or netherland besides that i thing uriguay. Harderman Chukwudi Joseph Ikegwuonu (2014)
- How will Africa win when there are teams like Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Portugal and Germany playing? Brazil (2014)
- I'll add France to that, they won the 1998 World Cup. Ann Kent Brazil (2014)
- Jimmy al Ann Kent (2014)
You don't no for football 1988 is Europe cap is The Netherlands win - Before_you_hit_send_hit_delete Brazil (2014)
I think you can safely take Portugal and Spain out of the equation now.. they didn't even get out of their group stage - ญาณิศา (2013)
when will africa nation win the world cup cos it seem very possible for any nation in africa if only they can put their house in order. - Kaka (2014)
Brasilien fixed world cup 1950 and now againe, it's not fair - Robert twebaze (2014)
its time for Netherlands to win 2014 world cup - Maria (2013)
Why is mexico on the list. - Rob Admin maria (2013)
Mexico have been the host country twice - Oloruntayo james t (2014)
I think samba boiz of brazil sud do it again - Jessie Scroggins (2017)
France or Germany is the best team in the World right now - Richard Mojigoh (2014)
Look at this analysis...
Brazil 1962 + 2002 = 3964
Brazil 1970 + 1994 = 3964
Argentina 1978 + 1986 = 3964
Germany 1974 + 1990 = 3964
Uruguay 1950 + 2014 = 3964. - Believe it or not ? Let s just wait and see whether this is going to happen... Good luck to Uruguay !
- Penn'... (2014)
yes, the final is messi vs neymer and i think the senior bros will win that is lionel messi the world greatest player. - Before_you_hit_send_hit_delete penn'... (2014)
now they embrace one another in barcelona :) - Irshad (2014)
A new team will join the winners list this time ...not brazil, Argentina, France, Italy, Germany, Uruguay just wait and see... Either Netherlands, Belgium, equador, chili, Ghana or Nigeria - Mo kounta (2014)
The world cup is not for Africa & Asia because since 1930-2010 is between Europe & America you see ? - Anuraj (2014)
Sleepless nights started yesterday - Every Indian sacrifices sleep for FIFA for late night and early morning matches. This year too Spain shines. - Nana-Aisha Goni (2013)
Yes Nigeria all the way! They won the U17 world cup and at least made it to the confederations cup GO NIGERIA!!! - Germany is the favorite to win Brazil 2014 world cup am sure of this..........Go Ozil,Podolski & Mertasacker! Biignero (2014)
- Eather Brazil or Mexico will win 2014 World Cup. Ogarcia1234 (2014)
- How many teams won the world cup? Lele (2014) - Rob Admin:
8 different countries have been winners of the World Cup - I think Italy will win and equal with brazil's Fifth title.... Sreejesh (2014)
- England will struggle to get out the group. Argentina get my bet. Spirithorse456 (2014)
- Sorry pal Nigeria has not much chance did you see Costa Rica or the Netherlands they want it bad that could be the final they say with costa Rivas great play and Netherlands revenge plan and other teams Nigeria might a team left out and forgotten like Greece no offense. Winner (2014)
- Raja...pak (2014)
When will Asian team win WC? - Curtis Edwards (2014)
It's The Netherlandss time, they've always played attractive football and deserve to win it! - Avs16 (2014)
2014 - Germany again Otherwise I go for CHILE !!!!! - Beelee Kuvarega (2014)
The first African country that is going to win the world cup trophy is Zimbabwe - Sergemweze (2014)
African,Asian or north American representatives are not yet at the level of winning FIFA World cup, It doesn't matter the last result,Spain will win it. The Final game will be SPAIN V. NEDERLAND. - Gerard sergemweze (2014)
Sorry, Spain is out. 6 years of Spanish domination is over. I agree Nederland in final but against Germany, who will
3-1. - Uthira Kumar Subramaniam (2014)
1994 pls mention that brazil win with italy with penalty - Akunesiobike. (2014)
It's rel time for the Great Nigeria to win the World Cup - Hassan (2014)
This time Brazil 2014 .100% - Darshan sharma (2014)
i think the brazil will win and again to top - Luke (2014)
how many times have Italy won the world cup? - 4 times - Hari krushna behera luke (2014)
4 times have win the world cup of italy... - Abraham T.Barkay (2014)
Thank God Ghana is part of the world cup,Ghana will be the frist africans team to win the world cup this 2014 Ghana all the way
By Abraham T.Barkay - Md Noor Kamal
Be come Bangladesh to world cup qualify., - Anmol Yadav (2018)
Hi i am Indian and i am supporting sweden will win 2018 football world cup - Murad Hossain Hossain (2017)
2018 must be chaimpion Germany - All in one singh (2017)
Argentina will win FIFA in 2018 Russia - Pallath Sivasankaran (2017)
Now FIFA 2018 fixture out for 2018 WC in Russia.again a European S American final on the cards. - Walter Kaminski (2017)
TOP 10 NATION IN WORLD CUP
1 Brazil 5 Times Winner / 6 Times in the Final
2 Germany 4 Times Winner/ 8 Times in the Final
3 Italy 4 Times Winner/ 6 Times in the Final
4 Argentina 2 Times Winner/ 5 Times in the Final
5 Uruguay 2 Times Winner / 2 Times in the Final
6 France 1 Time Winner / 2 Times in the Final
7 Spain 1 Time Winner / 1 Time in the Final
7 England 1 Time Winner/ 1 Time in the Final
8 Netherlands 0 Time Winner / 3 Time in the Final
9 Czechoslovakia 0 Time Winner/ 2 Time in the Final
9 Hungary 0 Time Winner / 2 Time in the Final
10 Sweden 0 Time Winner / 1 Time in the Final
- Seriously unlimited (2017)
India can qualify i believe. In India bc my heart is indian#goindiafifa - Longvirez (2016)
and 2022 Cambodia winner. - Chase (2016)
Germany Is Beast At This - Max (2016)
You know, Argentina were close to winning in 2014 so who knows they might have another shot. - Steven (2016)
Barcelona will win the 2018 World Cup - Survesh (2015)
brazil is the best football team because it have won many times - Ajay (2015)
India will qualify in next 10 years as the football seem to be heading on the right track in India for the 1st time - Sharaume khamula chiwanda (2014)
2018 WORLD CUP gonna be different from previous ones and England is the team to watch - Dumb dumb (2014)
no brasil is going to win the world cup - Abdi Abdi (2014)
Chile should at least win 1 World Cup but sorry that they didn't. - Snow (2014)
When will India be in it eh? - D (2014)
Robbin, africa can only win the world cup if they combine all their teams, be seen as the previously disadvantaged team and be allowed to play with 13 players on the field. Last but not least when you master spelling in the English language. - Sass Zia (2014)
Neatherlands will Win FIFA 2014- Neatherlands stars are very strong for success. nobody can beat them - Me (2014)
The new world cup winner is going to be mexico - Ðávíd Sháún (2014)
I hope next Champion will be gone to germany - Hongkong Latino Radio (2014)
Colombia will win or be on the finals in this world cup Brazil 2014...mark my words...have you seen them playing?...nice. - Tawseen Colombian (2014)
Note wordss 2018 WC will be won by Argentina - Dilip roy tawseen (2018)
Right sir,because I want only for messi. because same one say, messi did'n get world cup, messi proof that - Coastman (2018)
USA never won cup what wussies