Every FIFA World Cup Champion: The Complete Roll of Honor

The FIFA World Cup represents soccer's most coveted honor.

From Pelé's Brazil to Andrés Iniesta leading Spain, and most recently Lionel Messi fulfilling his dream with Argentina, the World Cup trophy belongs exclusively to football's elite teams and legendary players.

Conducted every four years since its first tournament in 1930—except for an interruption during the 1940s caused by World War II—the competition has witnessed only eight countries claim the prestigious trophy, with some achieving multiple victories while others securing just one triumph.

Below, we examine every nation that has captured the world's most esteemed football championship—alongside each tournament's second-place and bronze medal teams.

World Cup Champions by Edition

Nations With the Most World Cup Championships

Brazil remains unmatched as the most triumphant country in World Cup history, claiming the championship five times. Their peak period occurred from 1958 to 1970, when a squad featuring the iconic Pelé—who remains the sole player to secure three World Cup victories—ruled international football.

Following Brazil are Germany (incorporating victories achieved by West Germany from 1954 to 1990 during the division of the Cold War era) and Italy, each holding four championships. Argentina comes next with three titles, their latest being in 2022.

Additionally, France and Uruguay have each secured the trophy twice, while England and Spain have both experienced World Cup success once.

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