The history of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) is abounded with illustrious groups, competitions, and numbers. The event which is organized once in every 4 years, has produced the legend goal scorers and players. The last year (in 2018) Luka Modric was entitled to golden ball, France grabbed the Cup, and Harry Kane received the golden boot.
We have listed the FIFA World Cup winners from 1930 to 2018 below.
Introduction
The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest and most renowned international tournaments. It is the sole sporting event that is viewed and followed worldwide. The tournament commenced in 1930 and has been organized all years expect for 1942 and 1946 when it was annulled due to the drastic 2nd World War.
Almost 200 national teams battled to qualify for the World Cup, but only 32 teams qualified for the tournament at the end. The 2022 Qatar World Cup is only a few days away, and football zealots are ready to encourage their favourite nations and their players on the biggest platform.
At present, France is the holder of the World Cup 2018 (21st edition).
Most World Cup Titles – By Nations
| Clubs | Titles |
| Brazil | 5 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Italy | 4 |
| Argentina | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Uruguay | 2 |
| England | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
List Of FIFA World Cup Winners Name 1930 – 2018
| Year | Host Nation | Winner | Runner up | Final Score | Number of Teams |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Uruguay | Argentina | 4-2 | 13 |
| 1934 | Italy | Italy | Czechoslovakia | 2-1 | 16 |
| 1938 | France | Italy | Hungary | 4-2 | 15 |
| 1950 | Brazil | Uruguay | Brazil | 2-1 | 13 |
| 1954 | Switzerland | West Germany | Hungary | 3-2 | 16 |
| 1958 | Sweden | Brazil | Sweden | 5-2 | 16 |
| 1962 | Chile | Brazil | Czechoslovakia | 3-1 | 16 |
| 1966 | England | England | West Germany | 4-2 | 16 |
| 1970 | Mexico | Brazil | Italy | 4-1 | 16 |
| 1974 | West Germany | West Germany | Netherlands | 2-1 | 16 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Argentina | Netherlands | 3-1 | 16 |
| 1982 | Spain | Italy | West Germany | 3-1 | 24 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Argentina | West Germany | 3-2 | 24 |
| 1990 | Italy | West Germany | Argentina | 1-0 | 24 |
| 1994 | USA | Brazil | Italy | 0-0 (3-2) | 24 |
| 1998 | France | France | Brazil | 3-0 | 32 |
| 2002 | South Korea/Japan | Brazil | Germany | 2-0 | 32 |
| 2006 | Germany | Italy | France | 1-1 (5-3) | 32 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Spain | Netherlands | 1-0 | 32 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Germany | Argentina | 1-0 | 32 |
| 2018 | Russia | France | Croatia | 4-2 | 32 |
1930 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Uruguay
The Uruguay champions secured the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
Participating Nations: 13
Host Country: Uruguay
Venue: Estadio Centenario
Winner: Uruguay
Score: 4-2
Runner Up: Argentina
1934 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Italy
Italy was the second World Cup Tournament winner against Czechoslovakia.
Host Country: Uruguay
Venue: Stadio Nazionale PNF
Winner: Italy
Runner Up: Czechoslovakia
Score: 2-1
1938 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Italy
Italy (1st time) won the match in 1938. Meanwhile Indonesia was the first Asian team to play in this World Cup.
Host Country: France
Venue: Stade Olympique de Colombes
Winner: Italy
Score: 4-2
Runner Up: Hungary
1950 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Uruguay
In 1950, a number of teams were either expelled or withdrew themselves from the tournament due to some political grounds that arose during World War 2.
Host Country: Brazil
Venue: Maracanã Stadium
Winner: Uruguay
Score: 2-1
Runner Up: Brazil
1954 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Germany
For the first time in 1954, a World Cup match was broadcasted on television. Although Switzerland was the nation that hosted the match, it couldn’t win the finals.
Host Country: Switzerland
Venue: Wankdorf Stadium
Winner: Germany
Score: 3-2
Runner Up: Hungary
1958 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Brazil
Sweden, which hosted the 1958 FIFA World Cup, entered the finals but was unfortunately defeated by Brazil.
Host Country: Sweden
Venue: Rasunda Stadium
Winner: Brazil
Score: 5-2
Runner Up: Sweden
1962 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Brazil
The 1962 World Cup was played in Chile. Brazil won their second World Cup by defeating Czechoslovakia 3-1.
Participating Nations: 16
Host Country: Chile
Venue: Estadio Nacional
Winner: Brazil
Score: 3-1
Runner Up: Czechoslovakia
1966 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | England
England won the World Cup of 1966 and it was also the host nation.
Host Country: Uruguay
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Winner: England
Score: 4-2
Runner Up: Germany
1970 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Brazil
Mexico was the host country for the 1970 World Cup. Brazil entitled to 3rd World Cup by beating Italians.
Host Country: Uruguay
Venue: Estadio Azteca
Winner: Brazil
Score: 4-1
Runner Up: Italy
1974 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Germany
This time West Germany was the host and 2nd time World Cup winner.
Host Country: Germany
Venue: Olympiastadion
Winner: Germany
Score: 2-1
Runner Up: Holland
1978 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Argentina
Netherland was defeated by Argentina in 1978 World Cup.
Host Country: Argentina
Venue: Eastadio Monumental
Winner: Argentina
Score: 3-1
Runner Up: The Netherlands
1982 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Italy
For the first time, the participating nations increased from 16 to 24, and this was the 12th World Cup organized in Spain.
Participating Nations: 24
Host Country: Spain
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Winner: Italy
Score: 3-1
Runner Up: Germany
1986 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Argentina
The 1986 FIFA World Cup was again held in Mexico. Unfortunately, West Germany lost 2 repeat finals and this time the trophy was in the hands of Argentina.
Participating Nations: 24
Host Country: Mexico
Venue: Stadio Olimpico
Winner: Argentina
Score: 3-2
Runner Up: Germany
1990 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Germany
Ultimately, West Germany clinched the title of Football World Cup winner.
Host Country: Italy
Venue: Rose Bowl
Winner: Germany
Score: 1-0
Runner Up: Argentina
1994 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Brazil
USA hosted the match for the first time and Brazil won the 4th World Cup against Italy.
Host Country: USA
Venue: Stade de France
Winner: Brazil
Score: 3-2 in penalty shoot
Runner Up: Italy
1998 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | France
In 1998, the participating team reached a total of 32. France was the emcee but lost by Brazilians (4th time winner).
Participating Nations: 32
Host Country: France
Venue: International Stadium
Winner: France
Score: 3-0
Runner Up: Brazil
2002 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Brazil
The 2002 World Cup was the most contentious game and was jointly organized in Japan and South Korea. Slovenia, Senegal, Ecuador, and China played for the first time. Brazil defeated the Germany and won the 5th World Cup.
Host Country: Japan
Venue: Olympiastadion
Winner: Brazil
Score: 2-0
Runner Up: Germany
2006 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Italy
The 2006 World Cup was planned in Germany with Ghana, Togo, Angola, Ivory Coast, Serbia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Trinidad and Tobago, and Montenegro.
Host Country: Germany
Venue: Soccer City
Winner: Italy
Score: 5-3 penalty shoot
Runner Up: France
2010 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Spain
South Africa was the host country. Spain was the trophy holder with one goal against the Netherlands.
Host Country: South Africa
Venue: Maracanã Stadium
Winner: Spain
Score: 1-0
Runner Up: The Netherlands
2014 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | Germany
The World Cup of 2014 was unforgettable. Brazil was the host nation and suffered a chastening defeat against Germany that later conquered Argentina by one goal.
Participating Nations: 13
Host Country: Brazil
Venue: Luzhniki Stadium
Winner: Germany
Score: 1-0
Runner Up: Argentina
2018 FIFA Football World Cup Winner | France
The 21st World Cup was taken place in Russia. It started on June 14 and ended on July 15, 2018. Russia was hosting for the first time. Around 210 nations took part in the competition, and new generation France wrapped up against Croatia.
Host Country: Russia
Winner: France
Score: 4-2
Runner Up: Croatia
Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to happen in Qatar with 32 teams from around the globe.
Brazil is the strongest team with 5 World Cups, followed by Italy and Germany, who both have secured 4 World Cups each.
Let’s see who turns the head!!!
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