Which country has won the most World Cups in football? The first football FIFA World Cup for men was held in 1930 while the women’s tournament debuted in 1991. (Picture by 2002 Getty Images) The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious competition in world football, with the best national teams from across the globe competing for the honor every four years. Initially, only men’s teams competed at the quadrennial showpiece. The women’s FIFA World Cup was introduced in 1991. Since the inaugural competition in 1930, when it was called the Jules Rimet Trophy, the men’s FIFA World Cup has produced eight different champions in 22 editions. Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, England, and Spain have won the FIFA World Cup trophy The men’s Brazil football team has the most FIFA World Cup wins. Brazil has lifted the World Cup a record five times – 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. They are also the only team to compete in all 21 editions. Nicknamed ‘La Selecao’, Brazil is also the most successful men’s team in the World Cup in terms of matches played (109), matches won (73) and goals scored (229). When Brazil won the title for the first time in 1958, legendary striker Pele came to the fore. He scored six goals in that edition, including two in the final against Sweden. During his illustrious career, Pele went on to win three FIFA World Cups – 1958, 1962, and 1970 – and remains the only player to achieve this feat to date. CountryTitlesYearBrazil51958, 1962 1970, 1994, 2002Germany41954, 1974, 1990, 2014Italy41934, 1938, 1982, 2006Argentina31978, 1986, 2022France21998, 2018Uruguay21930, 1950England11966Spain12010