Every FIFA World Cup and its champions
The top 3 according to 20 votes from people: West Germany 1974 · Uruguay 1930 · Chile 1962. (Updated Jul 31, 2026.)
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?
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Top 23
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1
West Germany 1974
Champions: West Germany, against the Clockwork Orange.
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2
Uruguay 1930
Champions: Uruguay, 4-2 against Argentina in the final.
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Chile 1962
Champions: Brazil, with Garrincha as the star.
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4
Brazil 1950
Champions: Uruguay, with the Maracanazo.
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5
Argentina 1978
Champions: Argentina, with Kempes's goals.
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6
Spain 1982
Champions: Italy, with Paolo Rossi.
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7
United States 1994
Champions: Brazil, in the first final decided on penalties.
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8
South Africa 2010
Champions: Spain, with Iniesta's goal.
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9
Qatar 2022
Champions: Argentina, at last with Messi, in an epic final against France.
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10
Canada, United States and Mexico 2026
Champions: Spain, their second world title, at the first 48-team World Cup.
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11
Sweden 1958
Champions: Brazil, with a 17-year-old Pelé.
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12
Italy 1934
Champions: Italy, 2-1 against Czechoslovakia after extra time.
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13
Switzerland 1954
Champions: West Germany, the "Miracle of Bern" against Hungary.
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14
Mexico 1970
Champions: Brazil, of Pelé, Jairzinho and Rivelino.
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15
Mexico 1986
Champions: Argentina, Maradona's World Cup.
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16
Italy 1990
Champions: West Germany, revenge against Argentina.
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17
France 1998
Champions: France, with two Zidane goals in the final.
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Germany 2006
Champions: Italy, in the final of Zidane's headbutt.
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Brazil 2014
Champions: Germany, after the 7-1 against Brazil in the semi-final.
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20
Russia 2018
Champions: France, of Mbappé and Griezmann.
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21
France 1938
Champions: Italy, who retained the title against Hungary.
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22
South Korea and Japan 2002
Champions: Brazil, Ronaldo's fifth title for Brazil.
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23
England 1966
Champions: England, at Wembley against West Germany.
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