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FROM 1930 to 2022

The FIFA World Cup,
often simply called the World Cup,
is an international association football competition.

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The tournament has a rich history
filled with unforgettable moments
and dramatic victories.

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National teams from around the globe
compete for the coveted trophy.
Only the best qualify.

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Legendary players become heroes,
showcasing their skill on the
worlds biggest stage.

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Each match is a battle of tactics,
endurance, and national pride,
watched by millions.

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A stunning goal can change the course of a match
and create a lasting legacy for the player.

World Cup Through The Decades

Explore the evolution of the FIFA World Cup from 1930 to the modern era.

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WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS

The Greatest Football Nations In History

Brazil
Seleção • Canarinho • Verde-Amarela

WORLD CUP LEGACY

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), making them the most successful nation in World Cup history and earning them the nickname 'the football kingdom'.

5TITLES
22
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
114
TOTAL MATCHES
237
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

19581962197019942002

Legendary Players

Pelé
Garrincha
Ronaldo Nazário
Romário

Classic Moment

1950
The Maracanazo (1950)

In the de facto final held on home soil, Brazil lost 1-2 to Uruguay. This national disaster reshaped Brazilian football, leading them to abandon their...

Germany
Die Mannschaft • Nationalelf • DFB-Elf

WORLD CUP LEGACY

Germany has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), tying with Italy for the second most titles.

4TITLES
20
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
112
TOTAL MATCHES
232
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

1954197419902014

Legendary Players

Franz Beckenbauer
Gerd Müller
Lothar Matthäus
Miroslav Klose

Classic Moment

1954
The Miracle of Bern (1954)

In the final, Germany came back from 0-2 down to defeat the seemingly invincible Hungarian 'Golden Team' 3-2. This victory went beyond sport, becoming...

Italy
Gli Azzurri

WORLD CUP LEGACY

Italy has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006), tying with Germany for the second most titles.

4TITLES
18
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
83
TOTAL MATCHES
128
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

1934193819822006

Legendary Players

Giuseppe Meazza
Dino Zoff
Paolo Rossi
Defensive Icons

Classic Moment

1938
The First Dynasty (1934 & 1938)

Under legendary coach Vittorio Pozzo, Italy became the first nation to defend the World Cup, establishing themselves as the first true global power....

Argentina
La Albiceleste

WORLD CUP LEGACY

Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup 3 times (1978, 1986, 2022) and finished as runners-up three times, demonstrating their consistent strength in reaching the final stages.

3TITLES
18
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
88
TOTAL MATCHES
152
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

197819862022

Legendary Players

Diego Maradona
Lionel Messi
Mario Kempes
Daniel Passarella

Classic Moment

1978
Triumph in a Sea of Confetti (1978)

Argentina won their first World Cup on home soil amid a shower of blue and white confetti, with Kempes scoring twice in the final against the Netherla...

France
Les Bleus

WORLD CUP LEGACY

France has won the FIFA World Cup twice (1998, 2018) and reached the final two more times (2006, 2022), making them one of the most dominant forces of the past quarter-century.

2TITLES
16
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
73
TOTAL MATCHES
136
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

19982018

Legendary Players

Zinedine Zidane
Michel Platini
Thierry Henry
Didier Deschamps

Classic Moment

1998
First Triumph (1998)

France won the World Cup on home soil, defeating favorites Brazil 3-0 in the final. Zidane's two headers sparked wild celebrations on the Champs-Élysé...

Uruguay
La Celeste • Los Charrúas

WORLD CUP LEGACY

Uruguay has won the FIFA World Cup twice (1930, 1950). They proudly display four stars on their crest, counting their 1924 and 1928 Olympic victories, which were considered the highest level of world football at the time.

2TITLES
14
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
59
TOTAL MATCHES
89
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

19301950

Legendary Players

José Nasazzi
Obdulio Varela
Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Alcides Ghiggia

Classic Moment

1930
First Champions (1930)

Uruguay hosted and won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in Montevideo, defeating rivals Argentina 4-2 in the final to become the first world champions....

England
The Three Lions

WORLD CUP LEGACY

England has won the FIFA World Cup once, in 1966, with their only triumph coming on home soil.

1TITLES
16
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
74
TOTAL MATCHES
104
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

1966

Legendary Players

Bobby Moore
Bobby Charlton
Geoff Hurst
Gordon Banks

Classic Moment

1966
Home Glory (1966)

England won their only World Cup at Wembley, defeating West Germany 4-2 after extra time. Geoff Hurst's hat-trick and the still-debated 'ghost goal' m...

Spain
La Roja • La Furia Roja

WORLD CUP LEGACY

Spain has won the FIFA World Cup once, in 2010, during a period of unprecedented dominance in world football.

1TITLES
16
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES
68
TOTAL MATCHES
108
TOTAL GOALS

Championship Years

2010

Legendary Players

Iker Casillas
Andrés Iniesta
Xavi Hernández
David Villa

Classic Moment

2010
Iniesta's Golden Goal (2010)

Andrés Iniesta scored in extra time of the final against the Netherlands, delivering Spain's first World Cup and sparking celebrations across the coun...

LEGENDARY FOOTBALL STARS

Icons Who Defined World Cup History

PELÉ

Brazil

1958, 1962, 1970

3x World Cup Winner

DIEGO MARADONA

Argentina

1982, 1986, 1990, 1994

1986 World Cup Winner

FRANZ BECKENBAUER

Germany

1966, 1970, 1974

Der Kaiser

JOHAN CRUYFF

Netherlands

1974

Total Football Pioneer

ZINEDINE ZIDANE

France

1998, 2002, 2006

1998 World Cup Winner

RONALDO

Brazil

1994, 1998, 2002, 2006

O Fenômeno

LIONEL MESSI

Argentina

2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022

2022 World Cup Winner

PAOLO MALDINI

Italy

1990, 1994, 1998, 2002

Il Capitano

ROBERTO BAGGIO

Italy

1990, 1994, 1998

Il Divin Codino

GARRINCHA

Brazil

1958, 1962, 1966

Alegria do Povo

GERD MÜLLER

Germany

1970, 1974

Der Bomber

CLASSIC WORLD CUP MOMENTS

Legendary Moments That Defined Football History

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