Once every four years, the FIFA World Cup, the pinnacle of football competition, takes place. The tournament has followed a four-year cycle from its start in 1930, except for the two events that had to be canceled owing to World War II in 1942 and 1946. The first competition was held in 1930, and Uruguay came out on top. The quadrennial spectacle features 32 teams competing for top prizes with direct entry going to the host country. Brazil tops the list of winners with a record five titles, and they also hold the distinction of taking part in every World Cup tournament up to this point. The FIFA World Cup has been held in 17 different nations thus far. The tournament will be expanded to 48 nations starting with the 2026 edition.
How many times has Argentina won the world cup?
Argentina has continuously set the record in grabbing various titles and ranks in the games it has played. It is considered one of the most successful football teams in the present time. It has been highlighted and its image has been upgraded among the viewers after it won the FIFA world cup twice in 1978 and 1986. Besides this, it has also set its record by lifting the positions of runners thrice in:1930,1990 and 2014.
Argentina has been considered one of the leading sports teams winning Copa America 15 times. The team has also set the record by winning the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions in 1993 and 2022 as well as the Nations cup in 1964. Being one of the great and most successful football teams in South America and the world, the Argentine Football Association(AFA) has been graced with an amazing key player Lionel Messi.
With Lionel Messi leading the way and having topped the FIFA world ranking several times, Argentina is all set to rock the ground and bring the world cup title home.
How many times has brazil won the world cup?
Brazil, the most successful national team in world cup history has already shown its winning attitude by qualifying for the world cup 2022. Brazil has won the winner title 5 times having the best overall performance in world cup history. Having awesome and all-time top players like Neymar, and Raphinha, Brazil is the only country to have participated in every world cup finals tournament.
Brazil’s first two wins were in a row in the year 1958 and immediately after in 1962. Brazil’s world cup 2022 squad has already been announced and the players are ready to show their amazing dedication and skill.
The team also holds various titles like most victories, most participation, most sendings-off, etc. Most predictions regarding the winning world cup 2022 are also in its favor this time.
How many times has Germany won the world cup?
The Germany National football team representing Germany played its first match in 1908. Having won four world Cups in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014, and three European championships: 1972,1980,1996, and one confederations cup (2017), Germany has made its clear vision of winning the world cup 2022 after qualifying for it.
Keeper Manuel Neuer will lead the team, looking forward to winning their fifth world cup title from Nov20 – Dec 18. The popular phrase ‘History keeps repeating’ might apply to Germany this time, who knows? Audiences are excited to see this amazing team competition for the FIFA world cup trophy.
How many times Italy has won the world cup? Chances of winning this time too.
Retaining the history since its first international match in 1910, Italy has been always successful in world cups having won the world cup title four times equal to Germany and one fewer than Brazil. It is the second most won by a team and shares the same position with Germany.
This time also Italy had stood strong with a winning attitude with amazing team players like Leonardo Bonucci, Cristiano Biraghi, etc. Unfortunately, the team could not be qualified for the FIFA world cup 2022 after being beaten by North Macedonia in the playoff semifinal. They could not make it to the world cup 2022, maybe the time was not in their favor this time.
How many times has France won the world cup?
The France national football team is controlled by French Football Federation known as FFF. This team represents France in international football matches and has been successful in winning the world cup title twice. The team won its first-ever world cup title while playing in its homeland after defeating Brazil in the year 1998 and setting its record. France has also been successful in bagging the trophy second time in the previous FIFA world cup 2018 with its amazing players.
For all football lovers, it is great news that this time also France has qualified for the world cup 2022 with captain Hugo Lloris leading the team.
The country producing amazing and talented footballers is now all set to rock the world cup ground and ready to bring the trophy home for the third time.
How many times has Uruguay won the world cup?
With an amazing history of having won the FIFA world cup twice, in the years 1930 and 1950, Uruguay is also one of the countries qualified for the FIFA world cup 2022. It won’t be any mistake to say that it has got an awesome team defender, midfielder, forward, goalkeeper, etc.
The team has also won 15 Copa America titles making it one of the most successful teams in South America. Uruguay’s win in the world cup 1950 after defeating strong Brazil had also become sad news for the Brazilian fans in world cup history. So, neglecting Uruguay’s spirit in the field cannot be entertained as it is ready to set the winning record for the third time. Fans are keeping their prayers and expectations high for the team this time.
How many times has England won the world cup?
The national football team of England has been representing the country in every international match that they have played and will be playing in the future. They have always become the strong contender for every match they play since their first international match in the year 1872. England is also of the eight countries to have lifted the world cup title.
The world cup final is one of the most watched sports events in the world covering a wide range of spectators. The England team holds only moderate success in the world cup, winning the cup just once. After the successful win of the T20 world cup against Pakistan, fans are already expecting their win in the FIFA world cup 2022 as well. Therefore, they are ready to set the record again.
How many times has Spain won the world cup?
Spain has succeeded in winning the world cup title once i.e.in the year 2010 after defeating the Netherlands in the final. Since then Spain’s football charm has been continuously gleaming and winning their follower’s hearts with their worth-watching performances. Spain won the first world cup staged by an African nation which was hosted by South Africa at that time. It is necessary to state the fact that the world cup 2022 will be the first world cup in Arab land second world cup held in Asia.
Spain has been successful in qualifying for the world cup 2022 and is drawn in Group E along with Germany, Japan, and Costa Rica. Fans are excited to see their winning game in the Qatar stadium.
Has Portugal ever won the world cup? Is there any chance of winning this time?
It may be surprising for all of us that Portugal has never won the world cup even after having an amazing team of players who did their best from their end. The national team representing Portugal has been participating in and playing various international matches since their first match in 1921.
The Portugal team has been taking part in the FIFA world cup where they secured up to the third position which was the top position for them till now.
The good news is that Portugal has successfully qualified for the world cup in 2022 and it may be heartbreaking for Ronaldo’s fans that he may be retiring from football if Portugal wins the FIFA world cup in 2022. Fans are excited to watch the world cup 2022 and the amazing performances of their favorite player Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal is all set to break the record by lifting the title of FIFA world cup 2022 and fans are wishing the same. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what will happen in this world cup starting from 21 November to 18 December. Millions of fans are wishing their best for their respective favorite to win the cup but as usual, the result will be heartbreaking for some and best for the winning team.