Before the curtain falls on the 2026 World Cup, Brazil remains the most decorated team in World Cup history with five titles, a record that has stood since its last title in 2002, and no team has managed to equal it yet.

Brazil won its titles in the following editions:

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1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.Behind it are Germany and Italy with four titles each, while Argentina is fourth with three titles, putting it one title away from equaling Germany and Italy.Champions' record before the 2026 final:* Brazil: 5 titles* Germany: 4 titles* Italy: 4 titles* Argentina: 3 titles* France: 2 titles* Uruguay: 2 titles* Spain: 1 title* England: 1 title.The 2026 final between Argentina and Spain presents a historic opportunity; if Argentina wins, it will increase its tally to four titles and tie with Germany and Italy, while a Spain win would give it the second title in its history, joining France and Uruguay.Between Argentina's chase for four and Spain's ambition for a second star, Brazil remains at the top, waiting for someone to approach its historic number.