FIFA has released the official ranking of national teams by the number of victories in the history of the FIFA World Cup, as the 2026 tournament enters the Round of 16 stage.
Brazil leads the all-time list with an impressive 79 wins, followed by Germany with 70 wins. Argentina sits in third position with 51 victories.
Here is the full Top 20 list of countries with the most World Cup match wins:Brazil – 79 wins
Germany – 70 wins
Argentina – 51 wins
Italy – 45 wins
France – 44 wins
England – 35 wins
Spain – 34 wins
Netherlands – 32 wins
Uruguay – 25 wins
Belgium – 23 wins
Mexico – 21 wins
Sweden – 20 wins
Portugal – 19 wins
Russia – 19 wins
Serbia – 18 wins
Poland – 17 wins
Switzerland – 17 wins
Croatia – 15 wins
Hungary – 15 wins
Austria – 13 wins
The statistics highlight the historical dominance of football powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina, even as the 2026 World Cup progresses with several surprises already recorded in the ongoing tournament.
