The FIFA World Cup is right around the corner. This summer, the tournament will be hosted across three countries for the first time, and promises to be the largest competition yet. Hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, 48 teams will be competing across 16 host cities.
© Getty ImagesThe FIFA World Cup has been celebrated in different countries every four years since its inception in 1930, except in the decade of the '40s due to World War II. Over the years, it has showcased the evolution of soccer, numerous countries' histories, and built timeless soccer legends, reflecting the deep ties some nations have developed with the sport.
The Nations That Dominate the Trophy Cabinet
While every tournament starts as a clean slate, some nations carry a stronger legacy than others.
Argentina is the reigning champion, having won the 2022 World Cup and three titles overall. Brazil leads all nations with five wins, followed by Italy and Germany with four each. Uruguay and France have won two titles apiece, while Spain and England have each lifted the trophy once.
© Getty ImagesAll FIFA World Cup Winners by Year
- 1930 — Uruguay
- 1934 — Italy
- 1938 — Italy
- 1950 — Uruguay
© AFP via Getty Images- 1954 — West Germany
- 1958 — Brazil
- 1962 — Brazil
- 1966 — England
© Bettmann Archive- 1970 — Brazil
- 1974 — West Germany
- 1978 — Argentina
- 1982 — Italy
- 1986 — Argentina
- 1990 — West Germany
- 1994 — Brazil
- 1998 — France
- 2002 — Brazil
© Getty Images- 2006 — Italy
- 2010 — Spain
- 2014 — Germany
- 2018 — France
- 2022 — Argentina
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