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The Brief

Only eight countries have ever won the FIFA World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1930.

Brazil holds the record for the most victories with five titles.

The most recent winner is Argentina, which secured its third title in 2022, and was the first time footballing legend Lionel Messi had lifted the coveted World Cup trophy.

The is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.

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Winning the FIFA World Cup

The backstory:

Brazil holds the record for the most World Cup wins with five titles and is the only team to have competed in every

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