Who has won every World Cup final? (1930-2022)
Last updated
Brazil has won the most World Cup finals with 5 victories (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), followed by Germany with 4 titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014). Italy and Argentina have each won 3 World Cups, while Uruguay, England, France, and Spain have each lifted the trophy twice and once respectively across 23 tournaments from 1930-2022.
The complete record shows Uruguay inaugurated the competition by winning the first World Cup final in 1930, beating Argentina 4-2 on home soil, while Argentina claimed the most recent title in 2022, defeating France on penalties after a 3-3 thriller.
Complete World Cup Final Results (1930-2022)
The following table shows every World Cup final winner, runner-up, and score since the tournament began in Uruguay 93 years ago:
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | 4-2 |
| 1934 | Italy | Czechoslovakia | 2-1 (a.e.t.) |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | 4-2 |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | 2-1* |
| 1954 | West Germany | Hungary | 3-2 |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | 5-2 |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czechoslovakia | 3-1 |
| 1966 | England | West Germany | 4-2 (a.e.t.) |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | 4-1 |
| 1974 | West Germany | Netherlands | 2-1 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Netherlands | 3-1 (a.e.t.) |
| 1982 | Italy | West Germany | 3-1 |
| 1986 | Argentina | West Germany | 3-2 |
| 1990 | West Germany | Argentina | 1-0 |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | 0-0 (pens 3-2) |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | 3-0 |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | 2-0 |
| 2006 | Italy | France | 1-1 (pens 5-3) |
| 2010 | Spain | Netherlands | 1-0 (a.e.t.) |
| 2014 | Germany | Argentina | 1-0 (a.e.t.) |
| 2018 | France | Croatia | 4-2 |
| 2022 | Argentina | France | 3-3 (pens 4-2) |
*1950 was decided by a final group stage, with Uruguay beating Brazil in the decisive match
As the 2026 World Cup approaches with expanded participation, fans can track live scores and build their tournament brackets at Bola 2026 to follow the quest for the next champion.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won the most World Cup finals with 5 victories in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, making them the most successful nation in World Cup history.
How many World Cup finals have gone to penalties?
Three World Cup finals have been decided by penalty shootouts: Brazil beat Italy in 1994, Italy beat France in 2006, and Argentina beat France in 2022.
Who won the first World Cup final?
Uruguay won the first World Cup final in 1930, defeating Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo as the host nation claimed the inaugural FIFA World Cup title.