On June 11, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin in North America, bringing together teams from across the globe. The tournament, to be jointly hosted by three countries and staged across 16 cities, will feature an expanded field of 48 teams, making it the largest edition in the competition’s history.More than 1,000 footballers are expected to represent their countries, with each team permitted to name up to 26 players, including three goalkeepers.Here is the list of FIFA World Cup champions from the inaugural edition in 1930 to 2022.1930 FIFA World Cup, UruguayThirteen nations — Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, France, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, USA, Uruguay and Yugoslavia — took part in the inaugural World Cup. The hosts clinched the title, defeating Argentina 4-2 in a pulsating final.Champions: UruguayRunner-up: ArgentinaThird place: USA1934 FIFA World Cup, ItalyItaly lifted the trophy after edging past Czechoslovakia in Rome. With the scores locked at 1-1 after regulation time, the hosts struck in extra time to secure victory.Champions: ItalyRunner-up: CzechoslovakiaThird place: Germany1938 FIFA World Cup, FranceItaly became the first side to retain the World Cup, overcoming Hungary 4-2 in the final.Champions: ItalyRunner-up: HungaryThird place: Brazil1950 FIFA World Cup, BrazilThe competition returned after a 12-year hiatus owing to World War II. Played in a new group format, the tournament ended with Uruguay stunning hosts Brazil 2-1 in the decisive matchChampions: UruguayRunner-up: BrazilThird place: Sweden1954 FIFA World Cup, SwitzerlandWest Germany secured their maiden title with a dramatic 3-2 victory over favourites Hungary.Champions: West GermanyRunner-up: HungaryThird place: Austria1958 FIFA World Cup, SwedenBrazil claimed their first World Cup crown, defeating Sweden 5-2 in the final.Champions: BrazilRunner-up: SwedenThird place: France1962 FIFA World Cup, ChileBrazil successfully defended the title, registering a 3-1 win against Czechoslovakia.Champions: BrazilRunner-up: CzechoslovakiaThird place: Chile1966 FIFA World Cup, EnglandEngland triumphed on home soil, beating West Germany 4-2 after extra time in the final.Champions: EnglandRunner-up: West GermanyThird place: Portugal1970 FIFA World Cup, MexicoBrazil’s celebrated side capped a dominant campaign with a 4-1 win over Italy.Champions: BrazilRunner-up: ItalyThird place: West Germany1974 FIFA World Cup, West GermanyWest Germany claimed their second title, defeating the Netherlands 2-1.Champions: West GermanyRunner-up: NetherlandsThird place: Poland1978 FIFA World Cup, ArgentinaArgentina lifted their maiden World Cup, beating the Netherlands 3-1 in the final.Champions: ArgentinaRunner-up: NetherlandsThird place: Brazil1982 FIFA World Cup, SpainItaly secured a third title, their first since 1938, with a 3-1 victory in the final in Madrid.Champions: ItalyRunner-up: West GermanyThird place: Poland1986 FIFA World Cup, MexicoArgentina prevailed 3-2 in an absorbing final against West Germany.Champions: ArgentinaRunner-up: West GermanyThird place: France1990 FIFA World Cup, ItalyWest Germany avenged their 1986 defeat, edging Argentina 1-0 in Rome.Champions: West GermanyRunner-up: ArgentinaThird place: Italy1994 FIFA World Cup, USABrazil claimed a fourth title, defeating Italy in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw.Champions: BrazilRunner-up: ItalyThird place: Sweden1998 FIFA World Cup, FranceFrance secured their first title on home soil, overcoming Brazil 3-0 in the final.Champions: FranceRunner-up: BrazilThird place: Croatia2002 FIFA World Cup, Korea/JapanBrazil won a record fifth title, defeating Germany 2-0.Champions: BrazilRunner-up: GermanyThird place: Turkey2006 FIFA World Cup, GermanyItaly clinched their fourth crown, prevailing over France on penalties after a 1-1 draw.Champions: ItalyRunner-up: FranceThird place: Germany2010 FIFA World Cup, South AfricaSpain lifted the trophy for the first time, beating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time.Champions: SpainRunner-up: NetherlandsThird place: Germany2014 FIFA World Cup, BrazilGermany triumphed over Argentina 1-0 in the final, courtesy of an extra-time goal.Champions: GermanyRunner-up: ArgentinaThird place: Netherlands2018 FIFA World Cup, RussiaFrance returned to the summit with a 4-2 win over Croatia.Champions: FranceRunner-up: CroatiaThird place: Belgium2022 FIFA World Cup, QatarArgentina claimed their third title in a memorable final, holding off France in a penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw, with Lionel Messi playing a decisive role.Champions: ArgentinaRunner-up: FranceThird place: Croatia