Every World Cup1930 – 2026

2022 · 🏆 🇦🇷 Argentina · 3–3 (4–2 pens)

Messi finally lifted it — arguably the greatest final ever played.

2018 · 🏆 🇫🇷 France · 4–2

A 19-year-old Mbappé lit up the final — France’s second star.

2014 · 🏆 🇩🇪 Germany · 1–0

Götze’s extra-time strike — after Germany’s shocking 7–1 over Brazil.

2010 · 🏆 🇪🇸 Spain · 1–0

Africa’s first World Cup, vuvuzelas and all — Iniesta’s extra-time winner.

2006 · 🏆 🇮🇹 Italy · 1–1 (5–3 pens)

Italy on penalties — remembered for Zidane’s headbutt in his last-ever match.

2002 · 🏆 🇧🇷 Brazil · 2–0

The first World Cup in Asia — and Ronaldo’s redemption with both goals.

1998 · 🏆 🇫🇷 France · 3–0

Zidane’s two headers crowned the hosts on a delirious Paris night.

1994 · 🏆 🇧🇷 Brazil · 0–0 (3–2 pens)

The first final decided on penalties — Baggio skied the decisive kick.

1990 · 🏆 🇩🇪 West Germany · 1–0

A late Brehme penalty settled a tense rematch of the ’86 final.

1986 · 🏆 🇦🇷 Argentina · 3–2

Maradona’s tournament — the “Hand of God” and the Goal of the Century in one game.

1982 · 🏆 🇮🇹 Italy · 3–1

Paolo Rossi’s redemption arc carried Italy to a third star.

1978 · 🏆 🇦🇷 Argentina · 3–1

Kempes led the hosts to glory amid a storm of ticker-tape.

1974 · 🏆 🇩🇪 West Germany · 2–1

Cruyff’s “Total Football” dazzled — but the hosts took the cup.

1970 · 🏆 🇧🇷 Brazil · 4–1

Pelé’s third title — widely called the greatest team ever, and the first in colour.

1966 · 🏆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England · 4–2

Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick — England’s only World Cup, “they think it’s all over.”

1962 · 🏆 🇧🇷 Brazil · 3–1

Brazil went back-to-back even after Pelé was injured early.

1958 · 🏆 🇧🇷 Brazil · 5–2

A 17-year-old Pelé announced himself with a goal of pure genius.

1954 · 🏆 🇩🇪 West Germany · 3–2

The “Miracle of Bern” — West Germany beat the unbeaten Magical Magyars.

1950 · 🏆 🇺🇾 Uruguay · 2–1

The “Maracanazo” — Uruguay stunned Brazil before ~200,000 at the Maracanã.

1938 · 🏆 🇮🇹 Italy · 4–2

Italy went back-to-back — the last World Cup for 12 years.

1934 · 🏆 🇮🇹 Italy · 2–1

The first World Cup decided by a knockout bracket throughout.

1930 · 🏆 🇺🇾 Uruguay · 4–2

The very first World Cup — 13 teams, all matches in Montevideo.