19 Dec. 2022 Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup title and first since 1986. Argentina led 2-0 at half-time, but a hat-trick by France’s Kylian Mbappé and an additional goal by Lionel Messi in extra time left the match tied at 3-3. Argentina won the penalty shoot-out by 4-2. The match is regarded as one of the best FIFA World Cup final matches of all time.
Some of the world’s best football teams in the sport’s history are featured in the Football World Cup winners list. The quadrennial tournament first started in 1930 and, except in 1942 and 1946 (not held due to the Second World War), the Football World Cup has taken place every 4 years since. It has become one of the most popular and toughest competitions all across the world.
The Qualifying process for the football World Cup finals is lengthy and difficult with every country (except hosts) playing in their respective continental qualifiers. The teams go through various qualification stages before eventually making it to the final 32 teams.
All Football World Cup Winners List 1930-2022
Argentina won the Football World Cup 2022 after beating defending champions France 3-3 (after extra time), 4-2 on penalties.
Here is the all football World Cup winners list, runner-ups, and hosts from every edition since 1930.
Football World Cup Champions Over the Years
Years 1930 to 1950
Over the years, the football World Cup has witnessed some intense competition between teams of different backgrounds and ways of playing football. While South American side Uruguay emerged as the first-time winners of the tournament, Europe’s Italy won the two World Cups in 1934 and 1938.
Years 1954 to 1974
The next two decades saw dominance by two of the strongest national football teams - West Germany and Brazil. From 1954 to 1974, Brazil won the World Cup thrice and West Germany twice. The only surprise was England’s title win in the 1966 edition, beating West Germany 4-2 in the final at home.
Years 1978 to 1998
The next two decades, however, saw Argentina and Italy returning to dominance alongside West Germany. Brazil won their fourth World Cup in 1994 by beating Italy 3-2 on penalties. 1998 saw the rise of France as they beat a star-studded Brazil team 3-0 to lift the coveted trophy.
Years 2002 to 2022
Though Brazil dominated the 2002 World Cup, the 21st century has largely been dominated by the possession and passing play of Spain and Germany. The two teams dominated the European Championship as well during this time. Previous football world cup winners, Italy, France and Argentina, added one more title each in this period.
Which Team Has The Most Football World Cup Wins?
Brazil has won five times since its first win in 1958. They won in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Brazil is the only team to have played in every edition of the tournament. The Brazil national football team has produced some of the most talented players in World Cup and football history.
As of 2018, the Football World Cup trophy has been won by eight nations. Germany and Italy have won four titles each. Argentina have three title wins. France and Uruguay have two titles each while England and Spain have been World Cup winners once.
Though both Italy and Germany have won the World Cup four times in the past, Italy haven't exhibited the kind of sheer dominance that the latter have. Apart from the four title wins, the German national team has been honored with as many as 4 runners-up, 4 third-place finishes and 1 fourth-place finish in the Football World Cup history. It speaks volumes about their consistency on the biggest stage.
Quite interestingly, the two most successful teams in the Football World Cup have played two completely different brands of football and got similar amounts of success. This emphasizes the global level of the world cup tournament, which has helped football to grow all across the globe.
FAQ's
Who won the 2022 Football world cup?
Argentina won the Football World Cup 2022 on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties after 3-3 at the end of the extra time.
Who was the first football world cup winner?
Uruguay was the first football World Cup winner. Playing at home, they beat their fellow South American rivals Argentina 4-2 in the final.
When is the next Football World Cup?
The next football World Cup will take place in 2026 in USA, Mexico and Canada. The tournament will take place in June - July 2026. All you fantasy football fans, a wait of 4 more years.
