How many countries have played in the FIFA World Cup?
As of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 79 national teams have competed at the final tournaments.
What is the FIFA Men's World Cup?
Taking place quadrennially, the FIFA Men's World Cup™ sees 32 nations compete against each other for the prize. With continental qualification pathways leading to an exciting finals event, it brings fans together around the passion and love for the game.
How many teams have appeared in the FIFA World Cup without winning?
Five teams have appeared in FIFA World Cup finals without winning, while eleven more have appeared in semi-finals. Each successive World Cup has had at least one team appearing for the first time. The total number of teams which have participated in the World Cup through 2018 is 79, using FIFA's view on successor teams.
How many countries are members of UEFA?
UEFA contains 55 national association members, some of which partially or entirely located in Asia. A total of 33 of the current members of UEFA have competed at the men's FIFA World Cup, while the defunct East Germany qualified once. The team ranking in each tournament is according to FIFA.
How many countries play in the men's World Cup?
32 national teamsPlayed every four years, the World Cup hosts the top 32 national teams in a month long tournament. The host country is selected by FIFA's Council. The full list of World Cup Winners is listed below.
How many countries participated in first FIFA World Cup?
Thirteen teamsThirteen teams (seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America) entered the tournament.
How many countries participate in World Cup 2022?
32 teamsWhat is the World Cup group draw? The 2022 World Cup will begin with 32 teams in eight groups of four: Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands.
How many countries qualify for World Cup?
Full list of all 32 nations.
Who won the 1st World Cup?
Uruguay national football team1930 FIFA World Cup / ChampionThe Uruguay national football team represents Uruguay in international football, and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The Uruguayan team is commonly referred to as La Celeste. Uruguay has won the Copa América 15 times. Wikipedia
Which country has most FIFA World Cup?
BrazilWith five titles, Brazil is the most successful World Cup team and also the only nation to have participated in every World Cup finals tournament. Italy and Germany have four titles. Current champion France, along with past champions Uruguay and Argentina, have two titles each, while England and Spain have one each.
Who won World Cup 2018?
France national football team2018 World Cup / ChampionThe France national football team represents France in men's international football and is controlled by the French Football Federation, also known as FFF. The team's colours are blue, white, and red, and the coq gaulois its symbol. France are colloquially known as Les Bleus. Wikipedia
In which country FIFA 2022 will be held?
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will undoubtedly afford football fans everywhere the chance to enjoy a unique experience in this Gulf country.
How many teams have competed in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Teams initially compete in a group stage, with the final 16 progressing to knockout stages to decide the winner. As of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 79 national teams have competed at the final tournaments.
How often is the FIFA World Cup?
The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 when it was not held due to the Second World War.
When did East Germany join the DFB?
East Germany fielded teams from 1958 to 1990 of their own before joining with West Germany and the DFB in the German reunification. FIFA officially attributes all international results of the DFB team since 1908 to Germany, including the results of West Germany from 1954–1990.
Which team was the third place in the 1930 World Cup?
The USA and Yugoslavia lost in the semi-finals. Both captains received bronze medals. Currently, FIFA recognizes USA as the third-placed team and Yugoslavia as the fourth-placed team, using the overall records of the teams in the 1930 World Cup.
Which countries were separate from the Yugoslavia team?
The other national teams which resulted from the breakup of the SFR Yugoslavia in 1992 — Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia — are considered distinct entities from the Yugoslavia team of 1930–1990.
Which country won the World Cup in 1930?
The inaugural winners in 1930 were Uruguay; the current champions are France. The most successful nation in the competition are currently Brazil, who have won the cup on five occasions. Five teams have appeared in FIFA World Cup finals without winning, while eleven more have appeared in semi-finals.
When did Saar join FIFA?
Saar competed in the 1954 World Cup qualifying before joining West Germany in 1956 .
How many teams are in the World Cup?
The 2022 men's World Cup in Qatar will feature 32 teams before the field expands to 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA men's World Cup has featured 32 teams for the last six editions since France 1998.
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup?
A total of 13 teams have officially qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including the host nation. That leaves 19 spots to be filled in the upcoming months.
Source
FIFA 2010, FIFA World Cup - Country statistics and records, 2010, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, Zurich, Switzerland, viewed 6th June, 2010, < http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/associations/index.html >.
Citation
ChartsBin statistics collector team 2010, FIFA World Cup Teams by Number of Appearances, ChartsBin.com, viewed 18th February, 2022, <http://chartsbin.com/view/q5y>.