The World Cup Winners - Records and Stats

Teams such as France, Argentina, England, Spain, and Portugal are seen as top contenders for this tournament, aiming to claim the trophy in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Before this World Cup begins, lets examine past events, the sides that have created legacies, and their performances over time.

 

The all-time table: The Most Successful Team in FIFA World Cup history

BRAZIL

Should the World Cup function as one ongoing competition, Brazil would clearly lead the pack. It is widely known that the Selecao hold the record for the highest number of victories, securing five FIFA World Cup crowns. The South American outfit also boasts numerous achievements, like the highest number of matches won (76) and the most goals netted (237). That said, the Brazilian squad has not triumphed in this event since 2002, when they defeated Germany 2-0 in the decisive match in Yokohama, Japan.

 

Which teams have the worst FIFA World Cup records?

GERMANY and MEXICO

This stands out as an odd grouping, since the sides topping the undesirable lists are major powers that have appeared in many FIFA World Cup editions. Consequently, the nations with the greatest number of defeats and the highest goals allowed throughout history are the Concacaf powerhouse Mexico (28 losses) and the four-time winners Germany (130 goals conceded).

 

Teams that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup but are yet to score

CHINA

China, the Dutch East Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zaire have each managed zero goals. Given that 48 teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, this edition might introduce additional newcomers to that list.

 

Which FIFA World Cup tournament had the highest goal average?

SWITZERLAND

The 1954 World Cup hosted in Switzerland recorded an impressive average of 5.38 goals per game.

 

Which FIFA World Cup tournament had the most goals overall?

QATAR

This distinction belongs to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Lionel Messis Argentina emerged victorious. That event featured a total of 172 goals, though it involved 64 fixtures, compared to just 26 in the 1954 Swiss tournament, leading to a reduced average per match.

 

Which World Cup tournament had the lowest goal average?

ITALY

The edition with the smallest goals-per-game figure is the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, which came in at 2.21 goals per match.

 

Which host nation have the best World Cup record?

ARGENTINA, ENGLAND, FRANCE, URUGUAY

Six countries have lifted the World Cup trophy on home soil: Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934, England in 1966, West Germany in 1974, Argentina in 1978, and France in 1998.

 

FIFA World Cup records and milestones set by the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup spanning the USA, Canada, and Mexico has already established various records prior to starting! Though the expansion from 32 to 48 teams and from 62 to 104 games is commonly noted, consider these other significant highlights:

The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings 20 entirely new encounters that have never occurred in this competition before. Among them is the Group E encounter between Germany and Curaçao, plus the title holders Argentinas first match against Jordan in Group J. 

Brazil and Scotland find themselves in Group C, set to meet on June 24. This encounter ties with Argentina versus Nigeria as the most frequently contested fixture in the competitions past.