Ahead of the World Cup 2026, a chronological record of all winners since the first global tournament took place in 1930.Argentina head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the reigning champions after dethroning France at the Qatar World Cup 2022 to win their third title.Their great South American rivals Brazil are the most successful team in the tournament’s history, having won the title five times.Here is a list of all the previous World Cup winners:1930 Uruguay – Uruguay hosted and won the inaugural World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final.1934 Italy – Italy won the first of their four World Cups in this edition.1938 Italy – Italy won the last World Cup before World War II put the tournament on hold for 12 years.1950 Uruguay – La Celeste famously defeated Brazil in the final at the Maracana to win their second World Cup.1954 West Germany – West Germany won the World Cup hosted by Switzerland.1958 Brazil – A 17-year-old Pele scored six goals as Brazil lifted their first World Cup.1962 Brazil – Brazil became the second team after Italy to successfully defend a World Cup crown.1966 England – Football “came home” for the first and only time so far in 1966 when England won the World Cup at Wembley.1970 Brazil – Pele got his hands on the trophy for the third time in 1970. No player in history has won as many World Cups as him. Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after he and Brazil won their third W …
