The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as the most prestigious tournament in the world, across all sports. Every player’s biggest dream is to take home the World Cup trophy to their country. It’s not only the most prestigious tournament in the world, but the most watched sports event in the world.
With all the prestige and popularity for the FIFA World Cup, it’s always interesting to look at the past winners. Below is a breakdown of all the World Cup winners, from the first tournament in 1930 to the most recent event.
Before going through all the winners, here are the nations with the most World Cup titles.
Here are all the World Cup winners, from the start in 1930 to the most recent tournament.
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | 4-2 | Croatia |
| 2014 | Germany | 1-0 | Argentina |
| 2010 | Spain | 1-0 | Netherlands |
| 2006 | Italy | 1-1 (5-3 p.) | France |
| 2002 | Brazil | 2-0 | Germany |
| 1998 | France | 3-0 | Brazil |
| 1994 | Brazil | 3-2 | Italy |
| 1990 | Germany | 1-0 | Argentina |
| 1986 | Argentina | 3-2 | Germany |
| 1982 | Italy | 3-1 | Germany |
| 1978 | Argentina | 3-1 | Netherlands |
| 1974 | Germany | 2-1 | Netherlands |
| 1970 | Brazil | 4-1 | Italy |
| 1966 | England | 4-2 | Germany |
| 1962 | Brazil | 3-1 | Czechoslovakia |
| 1958 | Brazil | 5-2 | Sweden |
| 1954 | Germany | 3-2 | Hungary |
| 1950 | Uruguay | 2-1 | Brazil |
| 1946 | Cancelled (WW2) | ||
| 1942 | Cancelled (WW2) | ||
| 1938 | Italy | 4-2 | Hungary |
| 1934 | Italy | 2-1 | Czechoslovakia |
| 1930 | Uruguay | 4-2 | Argentina |
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