12 June 2026
Back-to-back World Cup winners: the only teams to retain it
Winning one World Cup is hard enough. Winning two in succession has happened just twice in nearly a century.
| Team | Titles |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1934 & 1938 |
| Brazil | 1958 & 1962 |
No team has retained the trophy since Brazil in 1962 — over 60 years ago. It's a reminder of how brutal the champions' curse can be, and why holders Argentina face long odds to go again in 2026.
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