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Q: When did Brazil win their first World Cup?

Brazil won their first World Cup in 1958 .

Q: How many nations have won the World Cup?

Only 8 nations have ever won the men’s World Cup .

What is most world cups?

Updated August 3, 2026 · Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Most titles	Brazil — 5^[1]
Germany titles	4^[1]
Italy titles	4^[1]
Argentina titles	3^[2]

Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cup titles, with a total of 5 championships ^[1]. This is more than any other nation, with Germany and Italy tied for second with 4 titles each. Only 8 national teams have ever won the men’s World Cup.

Context

The FIFA World Cup is a global sporting event that began in 1930 ^[1]. Brazil’s dominance in the tournament has led to frequent comparisons with other major international competitions, such as the Cricket World Cup T20. The most recent tournament, the Canada Qatar World Cup, saw Argentina win their third title.

Documented claims

Brazil won their first title in 1958 ^[2].
The men’s World Cup began in 1930 ^[1].
As of the 2022 tournament, only 8 nations have won the World Cup ^[1].

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Questions and answers

When did Brazil win their first World Cup?

Brazil won their first World Cup in 1958 ^[2].

Which countries are tied for second in World Cup wins?

Germany and Italy are tied for second, each with 4 World Cup titles ^[1].

How many nations have won the World Cup?

Only 8 nations have ever won the men’s World Cup ^[1].

Sources

Which country has won the most World Cup titles? — sports.yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
Teams with the most World Cup titles — fifa.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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