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The ''FIFA World Cup'', also called the ''Football World Cup'' and usually abbreviated to simply the '''World Cup''' is a tournament held every four years under the auspices of the ''Fédération Internationale de Football Association'' ([[FIFA]]), the governing body. It was known as the '''Jules Rimet Trophy''' until 1974, when the name was changed. The competition has been held every four years since 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946, when it was not held due to the [[World War II|Second World War]]. It is the most widely-viewed sporting event on [[television]].
The ''FIFA World Cup'', also called the ''Football World Cup'' and usually abbreviated to simply the '''World Cup''' is a tournament held every four years under the auspices of the ''Fédération Internationale de Football Association'' ([[FIFA]]), the governing body. The original trophy was called the '''Jules Rimet Trophy''' in honour of FIFA president [[Jules Rimet]] (1873–1956). When [[Brazil (football)|Brazil]] achieved their third title in 1970, they won that trophy outright and a new one was created which is called the FIFA World Cup Trophy. The competition has been held every four years since 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946, when it was not held due to the [[World War II|Second World War]]. It is the most widely-viewed sporting event on [[television]].


The most successful countries have been [[Brazil (football)|Brazil]], who have won the tournament five times and been runners-up twice; [[Germany (football)|Germany]] (4,4); [[Italy (football)|Italy]] (4,2); [[Argentina (football)|Argentina]] (2,3); [[France (football)|France]] (2,1); [[Uruguay (football)|Uruguay]] (2,0); [[England (football)|England]] (1,0); and [[Spain (football)|Spain]] (1,0).
The most successful countries have been [[Brazil (football)|Brazil]], who have won the tournament five times and been runners-up twice; [[Germany (football)|Federal Republic of Germany]] (4,4); [[Italy (football)|Italy]] (4,2); [[Argentina (football)|Argentina]] (2,3); [[France (football)|France]] (2,1); [[Uruguay (football)|Uruguay]] (2,0); [[England (football)|England]] (1,0); and [[Spain (football)|Spain]] (1,0).


==Finals==
==Finals==
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* 1938 '''Italy 4–2 Hungary''' at [[Stade Olympique de Colombes]], Paris
* 1938 '''Italy 4–2 Hungary''' at [[Stade Olympique de Colombes]], Paris
* 1950 '''Uruguay 2–1 Brazil''' at [[Estádio do Maracanã]], Rio de Janeiro '''(not an actual final but the deciding match in the final four-team group)'''
* 1950 '''Uruguay 2–1 Brazil''' at [[Estádio do Maracanã]], Rio de Janeiro '''(not an actual final but the deciding match in the final four-team group)'''
* 1954 '''West Germany 3–2 Hungary''' at [[Wankdorf Stadium]], Berne
* 1954 '''Federal Republic of Germany 3–2 Hungary''' at [[Wankdorf Stadium]], Berne
* 1958 '''Brazil 5–2 Sweden''' at [[Råsunda Stadium]], Solna
* 1958 '''Brazil 5–2 Sweden''' at [[Råsunda Stadium]], Solna
* 1962 '''Brazil 3–1 Czechoslovakia''' at [[Estadio Nacional]], Santiago
* 1962 '''Brazil 3–1 Czechoslovakia''' at [[Estadio Nacional]], Santiago
* 1966 '''England 4–2 West Germany''' at [[Wembley Stadium]], London '''(aet)'''
* 1966 '''England 4–2 Federal Republic of Germany''' at [[Wembley Stadium]], London '''(aet)'''
* 1970 '''Brazil 4–1 Italy''' at [[Estadio Azteca]], Mexico City
* 1970 '''Brazil 4–1 Italy''' at [[Estadio Azteca]], Mexico City
* 1974 '''West Germany 2–1 Netherlands''' at [[Olympiastadion]], Munich
* 1974 '''Federal Republic of Germany 2–1 Netherlands''' at [[Olympiastadion]], Munich
* 1978 '''Argentina 3–1 Netherlands''' at [[Estadio Monumental]], Buenos Aires '''(aet)'''
* 1978 '''Argentina 3–1 Netherlands''' at [[Estadio Monumental]], Buenos Aires '''(aet)'''
* 1982 '''Italy 3–1 West Germany''' at [[Santiago Bernabéu]], Madrid]
* 1982 '''Italy 3–1 Federal Republic of Germany''' at [[Santiago Bernabéu]], Madrid
* 1986 '''Argentina 3–2 West Germany''' at [[Estadio Azteca]], Mexico City
* 1986 '''Argentina 3–2 Federal Republic of Germany''' at [[Estadio Azteca]], Mexico City
* 1990 '''West Germany 1–0 Argentina''' at [[Stadio Olimpico]], Rome
* 1990 '''Federal Republic of Germany 1–0 Argentina''' at [[Stadio Olimpico]], Rome
* 1994 '''Brazil 0–0 Italy''' at [[Rose Bowl]], Pasadena '''(Brazil won penalty shoot-out 3–2)'''
* 1994 '''Brazil 0–0 Italy''' at [[Rose Bowl]], Pasadena '''(Brazil won penalty shoot-out 3–2)'''
* 1998 '''France 3–0 Brazil''' at [[Stade de France]], Saint-Denis
* 1998 '''France 3–0 Brazil''' at [[Stade de France]], Saint-Denis
* 2002 '''Brazil 2–0 Germany''' at [[International Stadium]], Yokohama
* 2002 '''Brazil 2–0 Federal Republic of Germany''' at [[International Stadium]], Yokohama
* 2006 '''Italy 1–1 France''' at [[Olympiastadion]], Berlin '''(Italy won penalty shoot-out 5–3)'''
* 2006 '''Italy 1–1 France''' at [[Olympiastadion]], Berlin '''(Italy won penalty shoot-out 5–3)'''
* 2010 '''Spain 1–0 Netherlands''' at [[Soccer City]], Johannesburg '''(aet)'''
* 2010 '''Spain 1–0 Netherlands''' at [[Soccer City]], Johannesburg '''(aet)'''
* 2014 '''Germany 1–0 Argentina''' at [[Estádio do Maracanã]], Rio de Janeiro '''(aet)'''
* 2014 '''Federal Republic of Germany 1–0 Argentina''' at [[Estádio do Maracanã]], Rio de Janeiro '''(aet)'''
* 2018 '''France 4–2 Croatia''' at [[Luzhniki Stadium]], Moscow
* 2018 '''France 4–2 Croatia''' at [[Luzhniki Stadium]], Moscow
* 2022 ''' – ''' at [[Lusail Iconic Stadium]], Lusail   
* 2022 ''' – ''' at [[Lusail Iconic Stadium]], Lusail   

Latest revision as of 09:37, 25 September 2019

The FIFA World Cup, also called the Football World Cup and usually abbreviated to simply the World Cup is a tournament held every four years under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the governing body. The original trophy was called the Jules Rimet Trophy in honour of FIFA president Jules Rimet (1873–1956). When Brazil achieved their third title in 1970, they won that trophy outright and a new one was created which is called the FIFA World Cup Trophy. The competition has been held every four years since 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946, when it was not held due to the Second World War. It is the most widely-viewed sporting event on television.

The most successful countries have been Brazil, who have won the tournament five times and been runners-up twice; Federal Republic of Germany (4,4); Italy (4,2); Argentina (2,3); France (2,1); Uruguay (2,0); England (1,0); and Spain (1,0).

Finals

Notes

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