Which country has won the most World Cup titles?

In the 22 previous editions of the World Cup, there have been just eight nations who have had the privilege of hoisting the trophy.

During the first edition in 1930, host Uruguay defeated South American rival Argentina 4-2 in the final to become the inaugural world champions.

Since then, five nations have won the tournament in front of their home fans, including Italy (1934), England (1966), West Germany (1974), Argentina (1978) and France (1998).

Most recently, Argentina took the crown during the 2022 edition in Qatar, defeating defending champion France in one of the most thrilling finals in the competition’s long history.

Now, La Albiceleste looks to become the first repeat champions of the tournament since Brazil, who achieved this feat in 1962.

Brazil has the most titles of any country with five, but hasn’t won since the 2002 edition in Japan and South Korea.

Here is the list of countries that have won the men’s World Cup:

1. Brazil – 5 titles

2. Germany and Italy – 4 titles

3. Argentina – 3 titles

4. France and Uruguay – 2 titles

5. England and Spain – 1 title

1930– Uruguay defeats Argentina 4-2 in the first World Cup event held in Uruguay.

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1930– Uruguay defeats Argentina 4-2 in the first World Cup event held in Uruguay.

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1934– Italy over Czechoslovakia 2-1.

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1938– Italy defeats Hungary 4-2. The World Cup would not be played again until 1950 because of the Second World War.

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1950– Uruguay wins it’s second World Cup with a 2-1 win over Brazil.

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1954– Germany wins 3-2 over Hungary.

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1958– Brazil celebrates by running with the flag of Sweden after defeating them 5-2.

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1962– Brazil 3-1 over Czechoslovakia.

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1966– England defeats Germany 4-2 in England.

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1970– Brazil wins 4-1 over Italy in Mexico.

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1974– Germany wins at home in Munich over Netherlands, 2-1.

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1978– Argentina wins it’s first World Cup 3-1 over Netherlands in Argentina.

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1982– Italy wins it’s third championship over Germany 3-1.

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1986– Argentina wins over Germany 3-2.

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1990– Germany gets revenge on Argentina 1-0.

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1994– Brazil defeats Italy 3-2 in penalties in Pasadena, Calif.

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1998– France wins it’s first cup over Brazil, 3-0.

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2006– Italy beats France 5-3 in penalties.

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2010– Spain defeats Netherlands 1-0 in South Africa.

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2022– Argentina wins it’s third World Cup defeating France 4-2 in penalties.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who has won the most World Cup titles?

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