5 teams with the most number of FIFA World Cups
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The most widespread sport all over the globe is football. In 1930, the FIFA World Cup was established. The FIFA World Cup has been staged every four years since that time. It’s an excellent competition to choose and honor the top football-playing nation. One of the greatest accomplishments in any sport continues to be lifting the World Cup.
There have already been 21 editions of the championship, and Qatar 2022 will provide the top teams in the world with one more opportunity to be part of the elite winners’ party. Well, let’s look at the nations that have lifted the FIFA World Cup the most times.
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Brazil is the most successful country in the World Cup era and has won the coveted trophy five times going into Qatar 2022. With four championship titles each, Germany and Italy are not too far behind. Here is a list of the top five countries with the most FIFA World Cups-
5. France (2)
In 1998, the French squad secured their first World Cup triumph. The final match was witnessed when Didier Deschamps’ France crushed Brazil 3-0 at home in the competition to claim their first home victory. The only person to win the championship both as a player and manager is Didier Deschamps, who managed the French squad that claimed the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
4. Argentina (2)
Argentina has two FIFA World Cup victories under its belt, in 1978 and 1986. They have advanced to the final five times, finishing second in the inaugural season in 1930.
Argentina’s maiden World Cup title came in 1978. Daniel Passarella served as the team’s captain and Cesar Luis Menotti served as the manager when Argentina won the FIFA World Cup tournament for the first time in 1978.
Maradona’s Hand of God and Goal of the Century: 1986
Diego Maradona was at the top of his game during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. He was crucial in guiding Argentina to their second championship in three championships.
Maradona and the Argentinians were so powerful that they were undefeated throughout the competition.
3. Italy (4)
18 of the 21 FIFA world cups have witnessed a presence from Italy. They are among the top countries in the world for professional football. Italy’s World Cup successes were in 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006.
Italy claimed their first FIFA World Cup title in 1934 after defeating Czechoslovakia 2-1. Italy also triumphed in the following World Cup competition, defeating Hungary 4-2. Italy’s next world cup victory took a very long time to come about. Italy defeated Germany to win its third world championship in 1982. Italy defeated Germany 3-1 to claim the title.
Italy’s latest World Cup victory came in 2006. For their fourth world championship, Italy defeated France. After the game was level at 1-1, Italy defeated France on penalties, winning 5-3.
2. Germany (4)
One of the top football teams in existence includes Germany. The team from Europe has captured four world cups so far. Germany has taken part in 19 FIFA World Cups. They triumphed in the FIFA World Cup in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.
Germany defeated Hungary 3-2 in 1954 to win its first world championship. For the next 20 years, Germany had to strive to claim another World Cup. Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 to win their second world championship. 16 years later, Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 to capture their third world championship.
24 years later, Germany defeated the same opponent with the same score to win their fourth and last world championship. Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Argentina 1-0 to claim their fourth championship.
1. Brazil (5) –
Brazil boasts the most FIFA world cup championship trophies. They have so far claimed the championship five times. The only team to feature in all 21 World Cups in Brazil. In 1958, Brazil won its first World Cup. Their following three championships were won in 1962, 1970, and 1994. Brazil defeated Germany in the championship match to win their last World Cup in 2002.
Brazil defeated Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 championship match. Brazil had never previously won the World Cup. Four years later, in 1962, Brazil also went on to win the following world championship. They defeated Czechoslovakia 3-1 to win their second world championship.
1970 was Brazil’s next World Cup triumph. Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 to claim their third world championship. Brazil’s subsequent world championship had to wait 24 years. In the 1994 finale, they defeated Italy once more by winning 3-2 on penalties after the game had been tied at 0-0 through 120 minutes. 2002 marked Brazil’s most recent World Cup victory. They won the world cup for the fifth time by defeating Germany 2-0 in the championship game.
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