World Cup / Uruguay 1930 to Qatar 2022: The history of world champions

The FIFA World Cup, created in 1930, has seen eight different countries win the trophy. Brazil leads with five stars (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), followed by Germany and Italy with four titles each. France, Argentina, and Uruguay have two titles, while England and Spain have one. The 2026 edition, with 48 teams, could crown a new champion or confirm the dominance of the traditional powers.