New FIFA Ranking Reveals the Most Successful World Cup Nations Ever

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FIFA has published the list of countries with the highest number of victories in the history of the FIFA World Cup.

The latest ranking was released over the weekend by the world football governing body.

The update comes as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the Round of 16 stage, with teams battling for places in the quarter-finals.

According to the ranking, Brazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with a total of 79 match victories.

Germany occupies second place after recording 70 wins across its World Cup appearances.

Below is the ranking of the countries with the highest number of match victories in FIFA World Cup history:

1. Brazil – 79

2. Germany – 70

3. Argentina – 51

4. Italy – 45

5. France – 44

6. England – 35

7. Spain – 34

8. Netherlands – 32

9. Uruguay – 25

10. Belgium – 23

11. Mexico – 21

12. Sweden – 20

13. Portugal – 19

13. Russia – 19

15. Serbia – 18

16. Poland – 17

16. Switzerland – 17

18. Croatia – 15

18. Hungary – 15

20. Austria – 13

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