The FIFA World Cup, inaugurated in 1930, has long stood as a pinnacle of international football. A victory secures a team or manager a permanent place in their country’s sporting lore, and in many nations, the pride of wearing a star above the national crest on the kit is a visible testament to that triumph.
While some nations have accumulated a wealth of titles and corresponding stars, others have not yet reached that milestone. Below is a quick reference to all World Cup champions, with Spain highlighted among the proud winners.
5 titles: Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
4 titles: Italy (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006), Germany (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
3 titles: Argentina (1978, 1986, 2022)
2 titles: Uruguay (1930, 1950), France (1998, 2018)
1 title: England (1966), Spain (2010)
* West Germany achieved the first three titles before reunification.