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World Cup History by Country
Explore completed FIFA World Cup appearances from 1930-2022, with 2026 qualification tracked separately.
Completed tournaments: 1930-2022
World Cup History by Country
Explore FIFA World Cup participation, titles, best results, and national football stories.
Completed tournaments run through 2022. Qualification for 2026 is tracked separately.
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Every map tells a story
The Origin of the FIFA World Cup
How the World Cup began in 1930 and grew from a small international tournament into football's global stage.
Read storyHow the World Cup Map Expanded Across Continents
A data story about how World Cup participation spread beyond Europe and South America to Asia, Africa, North America, and Oceania.
Read storyWhere World Cup Champions Come From
A look at how World Cup titles are concentrated among a small group of countries, especially in Europe and South America.
Read storyHow the Modern Olympic Games Began
How an ancient Greek festival inspired a modern international sporting movement, beginning with Athens in 1896.
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