The 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia was the 21st tournament. Of the 20 previous football tournaments held every four years, Brazil is the country with the most wins. The Samba team has lifted the World Cup trophy five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
Italy and Germany are tied with four World Cup titles each. Gli Azzurri won in 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006. Der Panzer won in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.
Argentina and Uruguay have each won the World Cup twice, while England, France, and Spain have each won once. The World Cup, held for 88 years, has been dominated by European and American nations. European countries have won the World Cup 11 times, while American countries have won nine times.