Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil have won the most FIFA World Cups, with five titles. Italy and Germany have four each and Argentina three. Spain's 2026 win was their second, level with Uruguay and France, per FIFA.
Verified·Sources named on this page, re-checked 28 September 2026
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World Cup titles for Brazil, more than any other nation, per FIFA.
Last verified 2026-07-23 16:02 UTC
| Country | Titles | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 | FIFA; NBC Sports |
| Italy | 4 | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 | FIFA; NBC Sports |
| Germany | 4 | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 | FIFA; NBC Sports |
| Argentina | 3 | 1978, 1986, 2022 | FIFA (1986, 2022); NBC Sports |
| Uruguay | 2 | 1930, 1950 | FIFA; Opta Analyst; NBC Sports |
| France | 2 | 1998, 2018 | FIFA; NBC Sports |
| Spain | 2 | 2010, 2026 | FIFA; NBC Sports |
| England | 1 | 1966 | FIFA; NBC Sports |
Sources: FIFA (inside.fifa.com: The Finals that made history, 17 December 2020; Formidable France secure second title, 15 July 2018; Triumphant Argentina conclude the FIFA World Cup, 19 December 2022; Spain crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions, 19 July 2026); Opta Analyst (2026 World Cup facts, 19 July 2026); NBC Sports (World Cup winners list, 20 July 2026). Re-read 28 September 2026.
Notes
- West Germany's titles (1954, 1974, 1990) count towards Germany's four, as FIFA counts them.
- Argentina's 1978 title is listed by NBC Sports; the FIFA pages read this session cover their 1986 and 2022 wins.