Who are the three-time World Cup finals? Only 6 teams did it, only the Netherlands has no championship, and Brazil ranks second

The World Cup stage has always been the most dreamy venue for professional players. As the 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup approaches, the World Cup qualifiers have entered the final sprint stage. The last champion Argentina has determined the qualification to qualify early and will launch a strong impact on the defending Hercules Cup. European strong teams such as Spain and France gathered a large number of young talents and were also eyeing the champions. Looking back at the history of the World Cup, Brazil, Germany and other teams have brilliant records. Today, let’s take a look at the teams that have reached the finals three or more times in the history of the World Cup.

The Netherlands World Cup finals 3 times

As the most tragic team in World Cup history, the Netherlands has reached the World Cup finals three times, but has passed the championship three times, creating the uncrowned king in the World Cup. The Netherlands reached the World Cup final for the first time in 1974. Facing Germany, which has Beckenbauer and Ged Muller, although the Netherlands took the lead in two minutes of the game, Germany reversed the score in the first half and lost 1-2 to Germany, and the Netherlands lost the first World Cup final. In the 1978 World Cup, the Netherlands reached the finals for two consecutive World Cups. This time, facing the host Argentina, the Netherlands dragged the game into overtime, and finally lost 1-3, winning runner-up in both World Cups. The Netherlands met with Spain in the 2010 World Cup. Iniesta's volley in overtime made Spain the new World Cup king, and the Netherlands lost in the third final and still has no championship yet.

France 4 times in the World Cup finals

As the winner of the two World Cups, France currently has a number of super stars such as Mbappe, Dembele, and Douai. The team is also one of the favorites to win the next World Cup. Before this, France reached the World Cup final four times. In the 1998 French Domestic World Cup, Zidane led the French finals to Brazil. In the end, Zidane scored twice, France defeated its opponent 3-0 and won its first World Cup championship. France and Italy met in the final of the 2006 World Cup, and Italy narrowly won the penalty kick, and France finished second. France reached the finals for two consecutive World Cups in the 2018 World Cup and the 2022 World Cup, and finally achieved one championship and one Asian record. In 2018, they defeated Croatia in the final, and in the 2022 World Cup final, they lost to Argentina in the penalty shootout. Four World Cup finals and two Hercules Cups.

Argentina World Cup finals 6 times

Defensive champion Argentina has reached the finals 6 times in World Cup history and finally won three World Cup championships. In the first World Cup in 1930, Argentina reached the final and lost 2-4 to Uruguay to miss the championship. In 1978, Argentina reached the World Cup final again after 48 years. In the end, they defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in overtime and won their first World Cup championship in the country. Argentina, led by Maradona in the 1986 World Cup, met Germany in the final. In the end, Brucharga scored the final goal, and Argentina defeated Germany 3-2 to win the second World Cup championship. Argentina reached the final again in 1990, but this time Germany became the final winner. In 2014, Argentina led by Messi once again met Germany in the World Cup final, and Argentina lost to the opponent and missed the championship. In 2022, Argentina, coached by Scaloni, met France in the World Cup final, and finally Argentina won the penalty shootout and won the third World Cup championship.

Italy World Cup finals 6 times

Italy Italy has reached the World Cup finals 6 times, and 4 of them won the World Cup championship. Italy won two consecutive World Cups in 1934 and 1938 World Cups. They reached the finals after many years in the 1970 World Cup, but suffered a 1-4 defeat. Italy reached the World Cup for the fourth time in the 1982 World Cup, and defeated Germany 3-1 in the final to win the third World Cup championship. Italy and Brazil met again in the finals in the 1994 World Cup, and the two sides fought to a penalty shootout. In the end, Brazil narrowly defeated Italy 3-2, and Baggio's back became a classic scene in the World Cup. Italy beat France in the final of the 2006 World Cup, winning the fourth World Cup championship in the team's history, second only to Brazil.

Brazil World Cup finals 7 times

Five-star Brazil, as the team with the most championships in World Cup history, has reached the World Cup finals 7 times, and won 5 of them. Brazil lost 1-2 to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup and missed the World Cup championship. Pele emerged in the 1958 World Cup and scored twice in the final, helping Brazil win the World Cup for the first time. Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the 1962 World Cup and completed two consecutive World Cup championships. Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in the 1970 World Cup and won the third World Cup championship. In the 1994 World Cup, the 1998 World Cup and the 2002 World Cup, Brazil reached the finals for three consecutive World Cups, defeated Italy in 1994, lost to France in 1998, and defeated Germany in 2002, winning two championships and one Asian Cup, and achieving a five-star Brazilian great achievement.

Germany 8 times in the World Cup finals

Germany is the team with the most finals in World Cup history. They have reached the finals 8 times and achieved four championships and four subs. In the 1954 World Cup, Germany reached the final for the first time, defeated Hungary 3-2 and won the World Cup championship for the first time. In the 1966 World Cup, Germany faced host England in the final and eventually lost to the opponent 2-4 to finish second. Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the 1974 World Cup and won the second World Cup. In the 1982 World Cup, the 1986 World Cup and the 1990 World Cup, Germany reached the finals for three consecutive World Cups, achieving one championship and two Asian Championships. In the 1982 final, lost to Italy, lost to Argentina in the 1986 final, completed revenge against Argentina in 1990, and won the third World Cup championship.. Germany reached the finals again in the 2002 World Cup, and the German tank could not stop the alien Ronaldo and eventually lost to Brazil 0-2. Germany and Argentina reunited in the finals of the 2014 World Cup. In the end, Gotze made a fatal blow, helping Germany win 1-0 and win the World Cup championship for the fourth time.