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As qualified countries began the Round of 16 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, Brazil retained its place as the nation with the most match victories in the tournament’s history.
FIFA updated the ranking after matches played on Saturday, July 4.
Brazil has reached the World Cup 23 times, playing 118 matches, winning 79, drawing 20 and losing 19 for a tournament-best win percentage of 67 per cent.
Germany follows with 70 victories from 116 matches across 21 World Cup appearances, while Argentina has amassed 51 wins from 92 matches in 19 participations. Related News England battle Mexico as Brazil face Norway in last-16 clashes Morning recap: APC faces backlash over candidates’ list, Vatican hints at Pope’s Nigeria visit, and other top stories World Cup: France break Paraguay resistance 1-0 to earn quarter-final berth
