{"id":5841,"date":"2020-01-22T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/?p=5841"},"modified":"2020-01-22T05:01:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T09:01:17","slug":"which-country-has-won-the-most-world-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/sports\/which-country-has-won-the-most-world-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Country has Won The Most World Cups?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Map of World depicting countries which have won World Cups<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brazil has won the most Football World Cup titles. <\/span><\/h1>\n

Brazil has won five times since the first World Cup was held in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1930.<\/strong> Eventually, the hosts Uruguay lifted the inaugural World Cup in 1930. Football giant Brazil had won the Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Brazil is the only country which has participated in all the World Cups since its inaugural in 1930.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1958 World Cup in Sweden<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brazil beat Sweden 5-2 in the World Cup of 1958. The goal scorers of both the countries in the final match were:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil<\/strong> \u2013 Pel\u00e9 (2), Vava (2), Mario Zagallo (1)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweden<\/strong> \u2013 Liedholm (1), Agne Simonsson (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Team Captain<\/strong>: Brazil \u2013 Hilderaldo Luiz Bellini; Sweden \u2013 Nils Liedholm<\/span><\/p>\n

The world remembers this World Cup as the magical talent of young Pele was discovered. The other player who stood out in this Cup was the Frenchman, Just Fontaine, who scored a total of 13 goals in the World Cup matches.<\/span><\/p>\n

1962 World Cup in Chile<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brazil successfully defended the title defeating Czechoslovakia 3-1 in this World Cup final. The goal scorers of both the countries in the final match were:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil<\/strong> \u2013 Amarildo (1), Zito (1), Vava (1)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Czechoslovakia<\/strong> \u2013 Josef Masopust (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Team Captain<\/strong>: Brazil \u2013 Mauro Ramos; Czechoslovakia \u2013 Ladislac Novak<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil proved its dominance in world football as it outclassed Czechoslovakia in the final. Still, it wasn\u2019t the magic of Pel\u00e9, who was injured early on during the tournament rather little Garrincha who made his mark, ensuring Brazil retained the coveted World Cup title. He was the first player who bagged the\u00a0<\/span>Golden Ball<\/span>\u00a0(Player of the tournament), and\u00a0<\/span>Golden Boot<\/span>\u00a0(Leading Goalscorer) along with the World Cup title in the same tournament. The other notable player to stand out in the tournament was Florian Albert of Hungary.<\/span><\/p>\n

1970 World Cup in Mexico<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brazil once again proved its supremacy in football beating Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final of 1970. The goal scorers from both the countries in the final match were:<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil<\/strong> \u2013 Pel\u00e9 (1), Gerson (1), Jairzino (1), Carlos Alberto (1)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Italy<\/strong> \u2013 Roberto Boninsegna (1).<\/span><\/p>\n

Team Captain<\/strong>: Brazil \u2013 Carlos Alberto; Italy \u2013 Giacinto Facchetti<\/span><\/p>\n

Pel\u00e9 showed his magical display of talent on the ground and thrilled the football fans. But the tournament itself is historical for Gerd Muller of West Germany (FRG) who won the Golden Boot Award, scoring ten goals in the World Cup matches of the year. The young player to shine in the tournament was Teofilo Cubillas of Peru.<\/span><\/p>\n

1994 World Cup in the USA<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brazil beat Italy 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out. The goal scorers from both countries were:<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil<\/strong> \u2013 Romario (1), Branco (1), Dunga (1)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Italy<\/strong> \u2013 Albertini (1), Alberigo Evani (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Team Captain<\/strong>: Brazil \u2013 Dunga; Italy \u2013 Franco Baresi<\/span><\/p>\n

The tournament is remembered because Brazil returned as a world champion after 24-year wait defeating Italy in the final match in the penalty shoot out. The match ended with the goalies draw after extra time. This World Cup is remembered for the breathtaking performance of Bulgaria who had reached into the semifinals for the first time beating the heavyweight performer Germany. One unfortunate incident from this Cup is, Diego Maradona was tested positive for taking drugs in this tournament, and he was banned from taking part further in this world cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

2002 World Cup in Korea\/Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brazil beat Germany 2-0. The goal scorers from Brazil were:<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil<\/strong> \u2013 Ronaldo (2)<\/span><\/p>\n

Germany<\/strong> \u2013 Nil\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Team Captain<\/strong>: Brazil \u2013 Cafu; Germany \u2013 Oliver Kahn<\/span><\/p>\n

It was Brazil\u2019s fifth title win, and Ronaldo was the outstanding player of the tournament. He ended the year\u2019s World Cup tournament with a total of eight goals in all the matches.<\/span><\/p>\n

The other winners of the FIFA World Cup are:<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Italy has won the World Cup four times \u2013 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Germany too has won the World Cup four times \u2013 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Uruguay has won the Cup twice \u2013 1930, 1950.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Argentina, too, has won the Cup twice \u2013 1978, 1986.<\/span><\/p>\n

France has won the world cup twice-1998, 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

Other countries to win the World Cup:<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0England \u2013 1966<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Spain \u2013 2010<\/span><\/p>\n

Countries with the maximum Runners-up titles:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Germany \u2013 4.<\/span><\/p>\n

Germany made it to the finals in the years 1966, 1982, 1986, and 2002. In 1966, Germany led by Uwe Seeler lost 2-4 to Bobby Moore\u2019s England in the finals. In 1982, Germany captained by Karl Heinz Rummenigge played against Dino Zoff\u2019s Italy in the finals and lost 1-3. In 1986, Germany, once again captained by Karl Heinz Rummenigge lost 2-3 to Diego Maradona-led Argentina in the finals. Germany made it to the finals under the captaincy of Oliver Kahn in 2002 where it faced Brazil. It lost 0-2 to Cafu\u2019s South American side. Overall, Germany had to satisfy as the bride\u2019s maid for over four-times in world cup history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other countries with Runners-up titles:<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Argentina \u2013 3 (1930, 1990 and 2014)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Netherlands \u2013 3 (1974, 1978, 2010)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Brazil \u2013 2 (1950, 1998)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Hungary \u2013 2 (1938, 1954)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Czechoslovakia \u2013 2 (1934, 1962)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Italy \u2013 2 (1970, 1994)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Sweden \u2013 1 (1958)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0France \u2013 1 (2006)<\/span><\/p>\n

Croatia- 1 (2018)<\/span><\/p>\n

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