Analysing the Past Winners of the FIFA World Cup

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Eight nations have gained the FIFA World Cup for the reason that match’s inception again in 1930. Forward of the 2022 World Cup, we have a look at all of the previous winners and spotlight some fascinating info and stats.

• World Cup Titles: 5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

Brazil maintain the document for probably the most World Cup triumphs, having lifted the trophy on 5 events. Apparently, Brazil are the one nation to have featured in any respect 21 editions of the match.

The Brazilians are additionally one among solely two groups to have claimed back-to-back triumphs, securing the silverware in 1958 and 1962. They head to Qatar as probably the most profitable facet in World Cup historical past.

• World Cup Titles: 4 (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

Between 1954 and 1990, Germany gained three World Cup titles as “West Germany”. In 2014, Germany gained their first title as a unified nation – taking their complete variety of World Cup triumphs to 4.

The Germans have additionally completed as runners-up 4 instances, which means they’ve reached extra World Cup finals than every other facet (8). They’ve additionally recorded probably the most third-place finishes (4).

• World Cup Titles: 4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)

Italy gained two of the primary three World Cups, triumphing on dwelling soil in 1934 earlier than lifting the trophy in France 4 years later. Meaning Italy have gained back-to-back titles, in addition to Brazil.

The Azzurri’s third and fourth titles got here in 1982 and 2006, respectively. Additionally it is price noting that Italy maintain the document for the longest hole between titles (44 years).

• World Cup Titles: 2 (1978, 1986)

Argentina are one among three nations to have claimed two World Cup titles. The South Individuals secured the silverware on dwelling soil in 1978 earlier than regaining the title eight years later in Mexico.

• World Cup Titles: 2 (1998, 2018)

Having gained their dwelling World Cup again in 1998, France prevailed as soon as once more in 2018. Les Blues head to Qatar as reigning champions and shall be assured of defending their crown.

• World Cup Titles: 2 (1930, 1950)

Uruguay gained the inaugural World Cup all the best way again in 1930. 20 years later, they conquered for a second time. On prime of that, Uruguay maintain the document for probably the most fourth-place finishes (3).

• World Cup Titles: 1 (1966)

In 1966, England grew to become the third nation to carry the World Cup trophy on dwelling soil. Imagine it or not, the Three Lions maintain the document for probably the most quarter-final eliminations (8).

• World Cup Titles: 1 (2010)

Spain claimed their first and solely World Cup crown in 2010, defeating the Netherlands within the ultimate. Funnily sufficient, 4 years later, the defending champions have been eradicated within the group stage.