How many World Cups has each country won? Every winner from 1930 to Spain's 2026 triumph
Brazil have won the World Cup five times, Germany and Italy four each, and Argentina three. Spain's 2026 win was their second. Here is every champion, the records and the countries still waiting.
Only eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup in 23 tournaments since 1930. Spain became the latest to add a star to their shirt in July 2026, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Here is every country's tally and the stories behind them. Every final, with scores and hosts, is on our World Cup winners record page.
World Cup wins by country
| Country | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 |
| Germany | 4 | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 |
| Italy | 4 | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1978, 1986, 2022 |
| France | 2 | 1998, 2018 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 1930, 1950 |
| Spain | 2 | 2010, 2026 |
| England | 1 | 1966 |
Germany's first three titles were won as West Germany.
The 2026 final: Spain's second star
The first 48-team World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, ended on Sunday 19 July 2026. The final was goalless after 90 minutes. Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card, and Ferran Torres won it in the 106th minute. Read our report on the 2026 final.
For Argentina, the defending champions, it was a fourth lost final.
Brazil: five stars
Brazil are the only country to have played at every World Cup and remain the most successful. Their five titles span 44 years, from a 17-year-old Pelé in Sweden in 1958 to Ronaldo's two goals in the 2002 final against Germany. But they have not won since: 24 years, matching the gap between their 1970 and 1994 titles.
Europe against South America
| Continent | Titles |
|---|---|
| Europe | 13 (Germany 4, Italy 4, France 2, Spain 2, England 1) |
| South America | 10 (Brazil 5, Argentina 3, Uruguay 2) |
No country from Africa, Asia, North America or Oceania has won the tournament. Morocco's semi-final in 2022 is the furthest an African side has gone.
Records
- Back-to-back winners: Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962) — the only two to retain the trophy.
- Host nations that won: Uruguay 1930, Italy 1934, England 1966, West Germany 1974, Argentina 1978 and France 1998.
- Most finals: Germany, with eight (four wins, four defeats).
- Highest-scoring final: Brazil 5-2 Sweden (1958).
Who is still waiting?
The Netherlands have reached three finals (1974, 1978 and 2010) and lost them all — the most finals without a win. Croatia (2018), Hungary (1938 and 1954), Czechoslovakia (1934 and 1962) and Sweden (1958) have also reached finals without winning.
The next World Cup
The 2030 World Cup, the centenary tournament, will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Spain will try to become the first host to win since France in 1998 — and only the third country to retain the trophy.
FAQ
Which country has won the most World Cups? Brazil, with five.
How many World Cups have Spain won? Two, in 2010 and 2026.
Who won the 2026 World Cup? Spain, who beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026.
Has England won the World Cup? Once, as hosts in 1966.
