World Cup Winners History: Complete List Of Champions Since 1930

‎The FIFA World Cup began in 1930 with just 13 teams and has since grown into a truly global event.

‎Today, more than 200 nations take part in the qualifying stages. Across nearly a century, the tournament has delivered unforgettable moments and produced iconic heroes.

‎From Uruguay’s early triumphs to Pelé’s Brazil and France’s modern dominance, its champions reflect the evolution of football itself.

‎Below you’ll find all World Cup winners since 1930, the most successful nations in history, and an overview of the most successful players in history.

‎All World Cup Winners by Year (1930–2022)

‎1930: Uruguay

‎1934: Ital

‎1938: Italy

‎1950: Uruguay

‎1954: Germany

‎1958: Brazil

‎1962: Brazil

‎1966: England

‎1970: Brazil

‎1974: Germany

‎1978: Argentina

‎1982: Italy

‎1986: Argentina

‎1990: Germany

‎1994: Brazil

‎1998: France

‎2002: Brazil

‎2006: Italy

‎2010: Spain

‎2014: Germany

‎2018: France

‎2022: Argentina

‎Most Successful Nations

‎A few nations have left an especially enduring imprint on World Cup history. The ranking of the most successful countries is determined by their World Cup titles, with Brazil at the top.

‎Brazil: 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

‎Germany: 4 titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

‎Italy: 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)

‎Argentina: 3 titles (1978, 1986, 2022)

‎France: 2 titles (1998, 2018)

‎Uruguay: 2 titles (1930, 1950)

‎England: 1 title (1966)

‎Spain: 1 title (2010)

‎Brazil is the only nation to have competed in every World Cup, and despite a long drought since 2002, it remains the most successful footballing nation in history.

‎The Most Successful World Cup Players

‎Only a handful of players have won the World Cup more than once. Pelé holds the record as the only footballer to win three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970).

‎He is followed by several other Brazilian legends such as Cafu, Ronaldo, and Garrincha, as well as several Italian double world champions (1934 and 1938), including Giuseppe Meazza and Giovanni Ferrari.

‎Lionel Messi, considered by many the greatest player of the modern era, crowned his career with World Cup glory in 2022. Other legends, including Diego Maradona, who inspired Argentina’s 1986 triumph, have also left their mark on the tournament.

‎Franz Beckenbauer and Lothar Matthäus likewise secured a single World Cup title, with Beckenbauer uniquely winning as both player and manager.