Since 1930
Hall of Glory
Nearly a century of the FIFA World Cup — the triumphs, the heartbreak, and the names etched into football immortality. From Uruguay 1930 to Argentina 2022, these are the champions who lifted the most coveted trophy in sport.
The honour roll
Most decorated nations
1
Brazil
5
2
Italy
4
3
Germany
4
4
Argentina
3
5
Uruguay
2
6
France
2
7
England
1
8
Spain
1
Every final, every champion
The complete roll of honour
Twenty-two tournaments. Eight nations. Click a year to revisit the story.
1930
1930
Uruguay
Host: Uruguay
Runner-up: Argentina · 4–2
The inaugural World Cup.
1934
1934
Italy
Host: Italy
Runner-up: Czechoslovakia · 2–1 (aet)
1938
1938
Italy
Host: France
Runner-up: Hungary · 4–2
Italy retain the title.
1950
1950
Uruguay
Host: Brazil
Runner-up: Brazil · 2–1
The Maracanazo.
1954
1954
West Germany
Host: Switzerland
Runner-up: Hungary · 3–2
The Miracle of Bern.
1958
1958
Brazil
Host: Sweden
Runner-up: Sweden · 5–2
A 17-year-old Pelé announces himself.
1962
1962
Brazil
Host: Chile
Runner-up: Czechoslovakia · 3–1
1966
1966
England
Host: England
Runner-up: West Germany · 4–2 (aet)
1970
1970
Brazil
Host: Mexico
Runner-up: Italy · 4–1
Brazil keep the Jules Rimet trophy.
1974
1974
West Germany
Host: West Germany
Runner-up: Netherlands · 2–1
1978
1978
Argentina
Host: Argentina
Runner-up: Netherlands · 3–1 (aet)
1982
1982
Italy
Host: Spain
Runner-up: West Germany · 3–1
1986
1986
Argentina
Host: Mexico
Runner-up: West Germany · 3–2
1990
1990
West Germany
Host: Italy
Runner-up: Argentina · 1–0
1994
1994
Brazil
Host: United States
Runner-up: Italy · 0–0 (3–2 pens)
1998
1998
France
Host: France
Runner-up: Brazil · 3–0
2002
2002
Brazil
Host: South Korea / Japan
Runner-up: Germany · 2–0
2006
2006
Italy
Host: Germany
Runner-up: France · 1–1 (5–3 pens)
2010
2010
Spain
Host: South Africa
Runner-up: Netherlands · 1–0 (aet)
2014
2014
Germany
Host: Brazil
Runner-up: Argentina · 1–0 (aet)
2018
2018
France
Host: Russia
Runner-up: Croatia · 4–2
2022
2022
Argentina
Host: Qatar
Runner-up: France · 3–3 (4–2 pens)
Argentina's third title; Messi's first World Cup.
Argentina are the defending champions heading into the 2026 Final on 19 July.← Back to 2026