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Which Countries Have Won the Most Men's World Cup Titles?

Learn more about which countries have won the most men's World Cup titles since 1930.
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    How Pelé Became One of the Best-Paid Athletes in the World
    How Pelé Became One of the Best-Paid Athletes in the World
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    The History Behind the FIFA World Cup
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German skier Emma Aicher wins her first World Cup slalom race • Nov. 14, 2026, 10:56 AM ET (AP)
The coach who energized U.S. soccer at the World Cup is on the verge of leaving for a job in England • Nov. 12, 2026, 5:32 PM ET (AP)
FIFA releases evaluation reports for the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cup • Nov. 11, 2026, 6:30 PM ET (AP)
FIFA politics around Infantino re-election bid compels Japanese official to quit • Oct. 28, 2026, 8:57 PM ET (AP)
Brazil's Olympic skiing champion Pinheiro Braathen wins season-opening giant slalom • Oct. 25, 2026, 10:29 AM ET (AP)
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