Published 15:41 IST, November 17th 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Full list of winners of the coveted title from 1930 to 2018
Here's the complete list of winners and runners-up at the prestigious FIFA World Cup from 1930 to 2018, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar.
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FIFA World Cup is considered to be pinnacle of international footballing events since its inception in 1930. tournament is held at a duration of every four years since its inaugural edition, except for 1942 and 1946 editions, which were canceled due to World War 2. Meanwhile, a total of 32 countries are w set to fight for prestigious trophy at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Meanwhile, FIFA World Cup 2022 is likely to be final appearance for several flag bearers of game. list of top players who could make ir final World Cup appearance includes Argentine great Lionel Messi and Portuguese superstar Cristia Ronaldo, among ors. 2022 edition of tournament is scheduled to begin on vember 20.
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Brazil is most successful team in FIFA World Cup history
France won 2018 edition of FIFA World Cup in Russia and are w heed into Qatar as defending champions, eyeing ir third title. On or hand, Brazil he into tournament as . 1 ranked team in FIFA rankings. Interestingly, Brazil have emerged as most successful team at marquee event with a total of five titles to ir credit so far. Belgium, Argentina, and England are also expected to be top title contenders in Qatar 2022.
A total of 32 nations will take part in group st of upcoming tournament. While teams have been divided into eight groups of four teams each, top two teams from each group will vance into next round. Having said that, here’s complete list of winners and runners-up so far in FIFA World Cup, from 1930 to 2018.
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FIFA World Cup winners from 1930 to 2018
Year | Winners | Runners-up | Host country |
1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | Uruguay |
1934 | Italy | Czechia | Italy |
1938 | Italy | Hungary | France |
1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Brazil |
1954 | Germany | Hungary | Switzerland |
1958 | Brazil | Sweden | Sweden |
1962 | Brazil | Czechia | Chile |
1966 | England | Germany | England |
1970 | Brazil | Italy | Mexico |
1974 | Germany | Nerlands | West Germany |
1978 | Argentina | Nerlands | Argentina |
1982 | Italy | Germany | Spain |
1986 | Argentina | Germany | Mexico |
1990 | Germany | Argentina | Italy |
1994 | Brazil | Italy | United States |
1998 | France | Brazil | France |
2002 | Brazil | Germany | South Korea, Japan |
2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
2010 | Spain | Nerlands | South Africa |
2014 | Germany | Argentina | Brazil |
2018 | France | Croatia | Russia |
Group-wise division of countries at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
- Group A: Qatar, Ecuor, Senegal, Nerlands
- Group B: England, Iran, United States, Wales
- Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
- Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
- Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
- Group F: Belgium, Cana, Morocco, Croatia
- Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
- Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
15:41 IST, November 17th 2022