Since 1930
WORLD CUP HISTORY
Nearly a century of glory, heartbreak, and legendary moments. Explore the rich history of football's greatest tournament.
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France
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ICONIC MOMENTS
The moments that defined generations
1970
The Beautiful Game
Brazil's 1970 team is widely considered the greatest ever, with Pelé, Jairzinho, and Tostão playing breathtaking football.
1986
Hand of God & Goal of the Century
Maradona's two most famous goals came in the same match against England—one controversial, one sublime.
1998
Zidane's Coronation
Zinedine Zidane headed France to glory with two goals in the final against Brazil.
2014
Germany's 7-1
Germany demolished hosts Brazil in an unforgettable semi-final that shocked the world.
2022
The Greatest Final
Messi finally lifted the trophy after an incredible final against France, considered by many the best ever.
ALL WORLD CUP FINALS
Every final from 1930 to 2022
Year
Host
Winner
Final Score
1930
UruguayUruguayUruguay 4-2 Argentina
1950
BrazilUruguayUruguay 2-1 Brazil
1958
SwedenBrazilBrazil 5-2 Sweden
1962
ChileBrazilBrazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia
1966
EnglandEnglandEngland 4-2 West Germany
1970
MexicoBrazilBrazil 4-1 Italy
1974
West GermanyWest GermanyWest Germany 2-1 Netherlands
1978
ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina 3-1 Netherlands
1982
Spain
ItalyItaly 3-1 West Germany
1986
MexicoArgentinaArgentina 3-2 West Germany
1990
ItalyWest GermanyWest Germany 1-0 Argentina
1994
USABrazilBrazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 pen)
1998
FranceFranceFrance 3-0 Brazil
2002
Korea/JapanBrazilBrazil 2-0 Germany
2006
GermanyItalyItaly 1-1 France (5-3 pen)
2010
South AfricaSpainSpain 1-0 Netherlands
2014
BrazilGermanyGermany 1-0 Argentina
2018
RussiaFranceFrance 4-2 Croatia
2022
QatarArgentinaArgentina 3-3 France (4-2 pen)