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Editions played
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Matches played
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Nations appeared
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Champion nations
From the first kick in Montevideo 1930 to Messi lifting the trophy in Qatar 2022, the FIFA World Cup has produced the most dramatic moments in sport. Explore every rivalry, every upset, every champion - and get ready for the biggest World Cup ever in 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Winner: Argentina ยท Runner-up: France ยท 172 goals in 64 matches
First WC in the Middle East, played in winter. The final is widely considered the greatest ever
Winner: France ยท Runner-up: Croatia ยท 169 goals in 64 matches
First WC to use VAR. Defending champions Germany finished last in their group
Winner: Germany ยท Runner-up: Argentina ยท 171 goals in 64 matches
Germany's 7-1 demolition of host Brazil is the most lopsided WC semi-final ever
Winner: Spain ยท Runner-up: Netherlands ยท 145 goals in 64 matches
First WC in Africa. Paul the Octopus correctly predicted all 7 Germany matches
Winner: Italy ยท Runner-up: France ยท 147 goals in 64 matches
Zidane headbutted Materazzi in his final match. Klose began his journey to become the WC's all-time top scorer
Winner: Brazil ยท Runner-up: Germany ยท 161 goals in 64 matches
First WC in Asia. France, Argentina, Italy and Portugal all eliminated in group stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever, expanding to 48 teams across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will feature 104 matches - 40 more than any previous World Cup.
Host venues include MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), AT&T Stadium (Dallas), SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), and BMO Field (Toronto) among others.
The World Cup has forged legendary rivalries: Brazil vs Argentina, England vs Germany, Netherlands vs Germany, Argentina vs England, and France vs Italy. Each meeting carries decades of history, heartbreak, and glory. Explore head-to-head records, memorable matches, and the stories behind the greatest clashes in football.
World Cup Time Machine is a free interactive experience covering all 22 FIFA World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2022. Explore team journeys, head-to-head rivalries, dark horses, rituals and omens, controversies, trivia challenges, and the complete 2026 World Cup schedule. Built for fans who feel the roar before the score.
