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Full list of FIFA World Cup winners from 1930 - 2026
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Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The victory secured Spain's second FIFA World Cup title, adding to their triumph in 2010, while ending Lionel Messi's hopes of leading Argentina to back-to-back World Cup crowns in what is widely expected to be his final World Cup appearance.
From Uruguay's historic triumph in 1930 to Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over Argentina, explore the complete list of World Cup winners, runners-up, host nations and the most successful countries in tournament history.
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