
Football is the most-watched and beloved sport in the world. Almost every Nation has its own Football Team and football league. FIFA world cup draws the biggest viewership record with 4.2 billion. Despite every nation having its own national team, There are a few of the most popular nations that have made it to the top in football. So check the Top 10 Most Successful National Teams in Football. But before the main post, The Most Successful National teams in Football are selected over the basic criteria.
Criteria Of Selection :
The basic fundament was always “Teams with the most trophies will be at the top”. However, In this post, Worldcup victory is ranked higher than any other competition. Furthermore, Every Competition carries points based on its Prestigious. Teams with the most marks will be ranked higher. Overall trophies and medal counts marks are:
- World Cup trophy: 12 Points
- European Championship: 8 Points
- Olympic Gold Medal: 6 Points
- Regional Championship (Copa America, CONCAF Gold Cup, Africa Cup of Nation): 5 Points
- Confederations cup: 3 Points
So based on the selected criteria, the Top 10 teams with most trophies in Football are:
#1. Brazil – 123 points | 19 Trophies

- World Cup: 5
- Copa America: 9
- Olympic Gold Medal: 1
- Confederation’s Cup: 4
- Total Points: 123
With 5 world cup trophies in the bag with a total point of 123, Brazil is the most successful national team in football history.
The Brazilian football team has won The World Cups, in the years 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, respectively. The folk tale of victories of the team was also reflected in its success in the FIFA Confederations Cup, where it has won four trophies.
Brazil has also won nine medals in the South American Championship and one medal in Olympics. Football has long been a source of pleasure and joy for the people of Brazil.
#2. Argentina – 114 points | 20 Trophies

- World Cup: 2
- Copa America: 15
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2
- Confederation’s Cup: 1
- Total Points: 114
Probably regarded by most as the greatest national team of all time. Argentina has generated heroic football players throughout its history. With the victory of Copa America 2021, They became the national football team with the most trophies.
Argentina’s national team has won FIFA World Cup twice in the years 1978 and 1986. Argentina has been very triumphant in Copa America, winning it fifteen times.
The Argentine football team has won the 1992 FIFA Confederations Cup and the Olympics football tournaments in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
3. Uruguay – 111 points | 19 Trophies

- World Cup: 2
- Copa America: 15
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2
- Confederation’s Cup: 0
- Total Points: 111
Uruguay has won two gold medals in the Olympics which was the World’s best tournament in football at that time.
The Uruguay national team bagged FIFA World Cup twice in 1930 and 1950. Apart from World Cup glory, The Uruguay national team has won 15 Copa America titles.
Although their pride days are well gone, Uruguay is still a powerhouse in football. With a total tally of 111 points, the South American team stands third on our ranking.
4. Germany – 81 points | 9 Trophies

- World Cup: 4
- European Cup: 3
- Olympic Gold Medal: 1
- Confederation’s Cup: 1
- Total Points: 81
Germany is the most consistent footballing nation in the world. They have never been eliminated in the group stage of the FIFA World cup. The major achievements of the German football team include winning four FIFA World Cup titles, in the years 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014, respectively.
They have also won three European titles, namely those held in 1972, 1980, and 1996. The German National football team has won the Olympic Gold in 1976. Germany also emerged victorious in the 2017 Confederation Cup. That boast their final points tally to 81.
5. Italy – 70 points | 6 Trophies

- World Cup: 4
- European Cup: 2
- Olympic Gold Medal: 1
- Confederation’s Cup: 0
- Total Points: 70
The Italian national football team is historically one of the best in the world. Italy is the only country in the world in which football is treated as a religion. The Italian team is known for being very solid at the back. They have produced so many defensive legends like Maldini, Fabio, etc.
Italy has won 4 FIFA World Cups the years 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006. They were the reigning World Cup champions for sixteen years between 1934 and 1949. They have also won a European Championship in 1968 and 2020 and an Olympic football tournament in 1936. Their final points tally is 68 points.
6. Mexico – 58 points | 12 trophies

- World Cup: 0
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 11
- Olympic Gold Medal: 0
- Confederation’s Cup: 1
- Total Points: 58
Mexico collectively won 12 trophies including 1 confederation cup and 11 CONACAA Gold Cup. They are the most successful nation in the history of the CONCACAF gold cup. However, last year, they lost to arch-rival USMN in the final. They secure 6th place in the list with a total point of 58.
7. France – 52 points | 6 trophies

- World Cup: 2
- European Cup: 2
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2
- Confederation’s Cup: 0
- Total Points: 52
France ranks in the number 7th when it comes to games of football. The team has played about 54 games and has won about 25 matches and lost around 18 matches in WorldCup.
The team won the world cup on two occasions 1999 and 2018. The defending world champions won the Olympic gold medal and Condedrations cup two times as well. The total points tally for their trophy triumph is 52.
The French team too is blessed with the best players of the time which helps the nation to hold rank 7 in the world ranking for the success in-game. A few to name the players of the game are Michel Platini, Samir Nasri, Patrick Viera, and Fabian Barthez.
8. Spain – 36 points | 4 Trophies

- World Cup: 1
- European Cup: 3
- Olympic Gold Medal: 0
- Confederation’s Cup: 0
- Total Points: 36
Spain is another nation that stands higher in the success of football. Spain’s first-ever victory in the football World Cup came in the year 2010. Besides WorldCup, Spain has won 3 European championships in the years 2012, 2008, and 1964. Their team from 2008 till 2012 was recognized as the best team in the world. They became the first team to win every national trophy from 2008-to 2012.
#9. Egypt – 35 points | 7 trophies

- World Cup: 0
- Africa Cup of Nations: 7
- Olympic Gold Medal: 0
- Confederation’s Cup: 0
- Total Points: 35
Egypt stands on number 9 based on its grand point tally. The Egypt national team is a 7 times Africa Cup of Nations champion. In this year’s event, they reached the finals, but Senegal handed them defeat in the final. After qualifying for the last world cup in more than 3 decades, they are hopeful to qualify for this year’s world cup as well.
10. United States – 30 points | 6 trophies

- World Cup: 0
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 6
- Olympic Gold Medal: 0
- Confederation’s Cup: 0
- Total Points: 30 point
USMC is ranked 10th on the total points calculation. The team won the CONCACAF Gold Cup on six different occasions. Their National team despite showing promising signs, Neither won the world cup, nor the Olympic gold medal. After missing the 2018 FIFA Worldcup, they are hopeful to qualify for this year’s world cup.
Summery
The Most Successful National Teams in football history are selected on the following criteria:
- Trophies Included the World Cup, European Cup, Copa America, CONCACAF, Africa cup of Nations, Olympic Gold Medal, and Conderdration cup.
- Every Competition carries points based on its Prestigious.
- Teams with the most marks will be ranked higher.
Based on the above criteria, the most successful national teams in football history are:
- Brazil – 123 points
- Argentina – 114 points
- Uraguay- 111 points
- Germany – 81 points
- Italy – 70 points
- Mexico – 58 points
- France – 56 points
- Spain – 36 points
- Egypt – 35 points
- USA – 30 points