# Every FIFA World Cup and its champions

From Uruguay 1930 to the first 48-team World Cup in 2026, won by Spain: every World Cup, with its champion and its story. Which was the best World Cup?

- 20 votes · 23 items
- Jul 31, 2026 · don_merengue
- https://even.best/en/l/3036/every-fifa-world-cup-and-its-champions

## Top 23

1. **West Germany 1974** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Champions: West Germany, against the Clockwork Orange.
2. **Uruguay 1930** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Champions: Uruguay, 4-2 against Argentina in the final.
3. **Chile 1962** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Champions: Brazil, with Garrincha as the star.
4. **Brazil 1950** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Uruguay, with the Maracanazo.
5. **Argentina 1978** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Argentina, with Kempes's goals.
6. **Spain 1982** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Italy, with Paolo Rossi.
7. **United States 1994** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Brazil, in the first final decided on penalties.
8. **South Africa 2010** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Spain, with Iniesta's goal.
9. **Qatar 2022** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Argentina, at last with Messi, in an epic final against France.
10. **Canada, United States and Mexico 2026** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Champions: Spain, their second world title, at the first 48-team World Cup.
11. **Sweden 1958** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Champions: Brazil, with a 17-year-old Pelé.
12. **Italy 1934** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: Italy, 2-1 against Czechoslovakia after extra time.
13. **Switzerland 1954** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: West Germany, the "Miracle of Bern" against Hungary.
14. **Mexico 1970** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: Brazil, of Pelé, Jairzinho and Rivelino.
15. **Mexico 1986** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: Argentina, Maradona's World Cup.
16. **Italy 1990** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: West Germany, revenge against Argentina.
17. **France 1998** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: France, with two Zidane goals in the final.
18. **Germany 2006** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: Italy, in the final of Zidane's headbutt.
19. **Brazil 2014** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: Germany, after the 7-1 against Brazil in the semi-final.
20. **Russia 2018** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Champions: France, of Mbappé and Griezmann.
21. **France 1938** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Champions: Italy, who retained the title against Hungary.
22. **South Korea and Japan 2002** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Champions: Brazil, Ronaldo's fifth title for Brazil.
23. **England 1966** (-2 · ▲0 ▼2) — Champions: England, at Wembley against West Germany.

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