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Not only does the World Cup semifinals feature the four highest-ranked teams in the FIFA World Rankings, but all four have a World Cup win in their history.
There will be no first-time champion in 2026, but one team will add to its trophy collection and rise on the all-time list of World Cup champions.
Still, none of the countries remaining actually top the leaderboard.
Here's a look at which countries have won the most World Cups and where the four 2026 semifinalists rank.
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Which country has won the most World Cups?
Only eight countries have won the World Cup, with six having won multiple times. Here's the full list:
| Country | World Cup wins | Years |
| Brazil | 5 | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 |
| Germany | 4 | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 |
| Italy | 4 | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1978, 1986, 2022 |
| France | 2 | 1998, 2018 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 1930, 1950 |
| England | 1 | 1966 |
| Spain | 1 | 2010 |
The three winningest teams in World Cup history are all out of the tournament, as Brazil leads the all-time list with five victories while Germany and Italy check in next with four. Italy has missed the last three World Cups, while Germany was eliminated in a Round of 32 upset this time around.
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How many World Cups has England won?
England won the World Cup in 1966, a run that is still remembered fondly by English fans, but the majority of fans alive today haven't seen the country win the World Cup. It's been 60 years since England's last appearance in the World Cup final, with semifinal appearances in 1990 and 2018 but no such luck in the round. England is hoping 2026 brings about better fortune, and two more wins would give the country its first World Cup win in generations.
How many World Cups has France won?
France has won the World Cup twice, most recently in 2018. France previously won in 1998, when current manager Didier Deschamps was the team's captain.
France was the host country when it won in 1998, defeating reigning champion Brazil in the final, and a win over Croatia in the 2018 final marked a return to glory for the squad.
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How many World Cups has Spain won?
Like England, Spain has only won the World Cup once. Spain's lone win came much more recently than England's, as the Spanish prevailed in the 2010 World Cup hosted by South Africa. Led by David Villa, Spain outlasted the Netherlands in the 2010 final when Andres Iniesta scored the go-ahead goal deep into extra time.
How many World Cups has Argentina won?
Argentina has won the World Cup three times, the most of the four semifinalists in 2026. Argentina is the reigning champion, having won a thriller over France in the 2022 final. Before 2026, Argentina's two wins came in 1978 and 1986. Argentina was the host nation for its first World Cup win, and Diego Maradona made Mexico feel like home in 1986 when he scored five goals on his way to a title.
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