WINNER:
Uruguay
RUNNER UP:
Argentina
SCORE:
4-2
ABOUT:
Uruguay's Home Triumph — Playing on home soil, Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final, establishing the tournament as a global sporting spectacle.
URUGUAY
WINNER:
Uruguay
RUNNER UP:
Argentina
SCORE:
4-2
ABOUT:
Uruguay's Home Triumph — Playing on home soil, Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final, establishing the tournament as a global sporting spectacle.
ITALY
WINNER:
Italy
RUNNER UP:
Czechoslovakia
SCORE:
2-1 (AET)
ABOUT:
Italy's Home Glory — Playing a defensive-minded style, Italy won their first World Cup title, defeating Czechoslovakia in the final after extra time.
France
WINNER:
Italy
RUNNER UP:
Hungary
SCORE:
4-2
ABOUT:
Italy Repeats — Italy became the first team to successfully defend their World Cup title, defeating Hungary in the final.
Brazil
WINNER:
Uruguay
RUNNER UP:
Brazil
SCORE:
2-1
ABOUT:
Brazil's Heartbreak — Favored to win on home soil, Brazil suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to Uruguay in the final, known as the "Maracanazo."
Switzerland
WINNER:
West Germany
RUNNER UP:
Hungary
SCORE:
3-2
ABOUT:
West Germany's Miracle — Considered underdogs, West Germany defeated Hungary in the final, securing their first World Cup title.
Sweden
WINNER:
Brazil
RUNNER UP:
Sweden
SCORE:
5-2
ABOUT:
Pelé's Rise — A young Pelé led Brazil to their first World Cup title, showcasing his exceptional talent on the world stage.
Chile
WINNER:
Brazil
RUNNER UP:
Czechoslovakia
SCORE:
3-1
ABOUT:
Brazil's Second Title — Brazil successfully defended their title, becoming the first team to win consecutive World Cups.
ENGLAND
WINNER:
England
RUNNER UP:
West Germany
SCORE:
4-2 (AET)
ABOUT:
England's Home Triumph — England became the first European team to win the World Cup on home soil, defeating West Germany in the final.
Mexico
WINNER:
Brazil
RUNNER UP:
Italy
SCORE:
4-1
ABOUT:
Brazil's Legendary Victory — Led by Pelé, Brazil won their third World Cup title playing a beautiful and attacking style of football.
WEST GERMANY
WINNER:
West Germany
RUNNER UP:
Netherlands
SCORE:
2-1
ABOUT:
Dutch Total Football — The Netherlands introduced "Total Football" but lost to West Germany in the final.
ARGENTINA
WINNER:
Argentina
RUNNER UP:
Netherlands
SCORE:
3-1 (AET)
ABOUT:
Argentina's First Title — Argentina won their first World Cup title on home soil, defeating the Netherlands in the final.
Spain
WINNER:
Italy
RUNNER UP:
West Germany
SCORE:
3-1
ABOUT:
Italy's Third Title — Playing a defensive style, Italy won their third World Cup title, defeating West Germany in the final.
Mexico
WINNER:
Argentina
RUNNER UP:
West Germany
SCORE:
3-2
ABOUT:
Maradona's Magic — Diego Maradona led Argentina to their second World Cup title, scoring the "Hand of God" goal and a stunning solo goal against England.
Italy
WINNER:
West Germany
RUNNER UP:
Argentina
SCORE:
1-0
ABOUT:
West Germany's Third Title — West Germany won their third World Cup title, defeating Argentina in a defensive-oriented final.
United States
WINNER:
Brazil
RUNNER UP:
Italy
SCORE:
0-0 (3-2 pens)
ABOUT:
Brazil's Fourth Title — Brazil won their fourth World Cup title, with the tournament decided in a penalty shootout after a goalless final.
FRANCE
WINNER:
France
RUNNER UP:
Brazil
SCORE:
3-0
ABOUT:
France's First Title — France won their first World Cup title on home soil, defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final.
Japan & S. korea
WINNER:
Brazil
RUNNER UP:
Germany
SCORE:
2-0
ABOUT:
Brazil's Fifth Title — Brazil won their fifth World Cup title, becoming the first team to win the title five times.
Germany
WINNER:
Italy
RUNNER UP:
France
SCORE:
1-1 (5-3 pens)
ABOUT:
Italy's Fourth Title — Italy defeated France in a penalty shootout to win their fourth World Cup title, after a match remembered for Zidane's headbutt.
South Africa
WINNER:
Spain
RUNNER UP:
Netherlands
SCORE:
1-0 (AET)
ABOUT:
Spain's First Title — Spain won their first World Cup title, playing a possession-based style of football that captivated the world.
Brazil
WINNER:
Germany
RUNNER UP:
Argentina
SCORE:
1-0
ABOUT:
Germany's Fourth Title — Germany defeated Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals on home soil and went on to win their fourth World Cup title.
Russia
WINNER:
France
RUNNER UP:
Croatia
SCORE:
4-2
ABOUT:
France's Second Title — France, with a young and talented team, won their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.
Qatar
WINNER:
Argentina
RUNNER UP:
France
SCORE:
3-3 (4-2 pens)
ABOUT:
Messi's Triumph — Lionel Messi led Argentina to their third World Cup title in one of the greatest finals ever, beating France on penalties.