International football is one of the most keenly contested areas of football worldwide.
Many nations compete, year in year out, in various continental or international competitions in a bid to win a trophy.
A few countries, due to their pedigree and level of talent, have been able to win more international trophies than others.
Today, you will find out the 10 great countries that have won the most trophies in football.
We will be focusing on relevant continental and international tournaments.
Here are the ten countries with the most football trophies, updated after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
1. Argentina – 23 Trophies
Argentina remain the country with the most football trophies in history, a record built across more than a century of international football excellence.
In total, Argentina have won 16 Copa Americas, 3 FIFA World Cups, 1 Confederations Cup, 2 Olympic gold medals in football, and the 2022 Finalissima trophy, bringing their total to 23 major trophies.
Their most recent World Cup came in Qatar in 2022, led by Lionel Messi, who delivered one of the greatest individual World Cup performances in history as Argentina defeated France on penalties in an extraordinary final.
At the 2026 World Cup, Argentina reached the final in New Jersey as defending champions but lost to Spain, with Enzo Fernandez sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time and Argentina becoming the first team in World Cup history not to register a single shot in 90 minutes of a final.
It is no surprise that Argentina lead the world in international trophies, as they are said to be the only nation to have produced two GOATs, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
2. Brazil – 20 Trophies
It is no surprise that the Samba Boys have won a staggering amount of international trophies, with 20 across various competitions.
Brazil hold the record for the most FIFA World Cup triumphs with five titles, won the Copa America on 9 occasions, clinched the FIFA Confederations Cup 4 times, and won Olympic gold in football twice, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Pelé led Brazil to three of their World Cup victories during the most successful period in the nation’s football history, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history.
Even today, some of the top Brazilian soccer players play for the best clubs in Europe, and Brazil remain one of the most feared nations in world football.
3. Uruguay – 19 Trophies
Despite their small size in terms of population and geography, Uruguay more than pull their weight in international football.
The Uruguayans have won 19 trophies across major competitions since their first triumph in 1916, including a joint record 15 Copa America titles, 2 Olympic gold medals in football, and 2 FIFA World Cup trophies in 1930 and 1950.
Some of the greatest Uruguayan players of all time have contributed heavily to their remarkable trophy cabinet, and this proud football nation remains one of the most successful international teams in the history of the sport.
4. Mexico – 12 Trophies
Mexico’s impressive trophy haul has been built almost entirely on their near-complete dominance of their confederation’s competition, the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Mexicans have won the CONCACAF Championships 12 times, with their trophy journey beginning in 1965, and they also won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999.
Their most recent Gold Cup triumph came in 2023 under the leadership of Jaime Lozano, cementing their status as the kings of the CONCACAF region.
5. United States of America – 10 Trophies
The United States have secured seven CONCACAF Gold Cups and three Nations League titles, making them one of the most decorated nations in international football despite their relatively recent rise as a global football power.
Their best World Cup finish remains third place at the inaugural 1930 edition, and recent back-to-back CONCACAF Nations League victories have significantly boosted the USMNT’s standing in the international game.
6. Spain – 10 Trophies
Spain moved up to 10 major international trophies after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their second men’s World Cup title and the crowning moment of one of the most dominant periods any international team has ever produced.
La Roja defeated Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 20, 2026, with Ferran Torres scoring after 106 minutes from a Nico Williams header to win 1-0 in extra time.
According to BBC Sport, Spain had 65% possession in the final, conceded just one goal across the entire tournament, the fewest by any World Cup winning team in history, and extended their unbeaten run to 38 matches, the longest by any European national team ever.
Spain also became the first nation to hold the men’s and women’s World Cup titles simultaneously, a historic double confirmed in New Jersey.
Their full trophy cabinet now includes 2 FIFA World Cups (2010, 2026), 4 European Championships (1964, 2008, 2012, 2024), 1 Olympic gold (1992), 1 CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions (1985), 1 UEFA Nations League (2023), and 1 FIFA Confederations Cup (2013), totalling 10 major trophies.
La Roja’s golden era began with the tiki-taka dominance of Xavi, Iniesta, and Xabi Alonso, and has been reborn with Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri, and Nico Williams in what may be an even more formidable generation.
7. Germany – 9 Trophies
The German national team are one of the strongest and most successful international teams in the history of world football.
Their 9 trophies include 4 FIFA World Cups (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), 3 European Championships, 1 Olympic gold medal in football, and 1 FIFA Confederations Cup.
At the 2026 World Cup, Germany were eliminated by Paraguay in the Round of 32 on penalties, their first ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history, ending their hopes of a fifth title on home soil.
8. France – 9 Trophies
France have won 9 major international trophies, including 2 FIFA World Cups (1998, 2018), 2 UEFA European Championships (1984, 2000), 1 Olympic gold (1984), the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions (1985), 2 Confederations Cups (2001, 2003), and the UEFA Nations League (2021).
Their golden eras span the 1980s under Michel Platini, the late 1990s and early 2000s under Zinedine Zidane and Didier Deschamps, and the late 2010s featuring Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann.
At the 2026 World Cup, France reached the semi-finals before losing to Spain, with Mbappé winning the Golden Boot for the second time in his career to become the first player in World Cup history to win the award twice.
9. Italy – 7 Trophies
Italy are one of the most successful national teams in football history, with 7 major trophies including 4 FIFA World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) and 2 European Championships (1968, 2020).
Their most recent triumph came at Wembley in 2020, where they defeated England in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2020, ending a 14-year trophy drought since their 2006 World Cup victory.
Italy did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup, a painful reality for one of the sport’s great nations, but their history and pedigree ensure they remain among the most respected footballing countries on earth.
10. Egypt – 7 Trophies
Egypt are Africa’s most decorated football nation, with all 7 of their major trophies coming from the Africa Cup of Nations, a competition they have won a record 7 times.
As Africa’s oldest national football team, Egypt set numerous records across a century of international football, and former goalkeeper Essam El Hadary holds the record for the oldest player ever to compete in a World Cup.
The North African country has produced some remarkable African football legends, and despite the efforts of star player Mohamed Salah, Egypt narrowly missed out on adding to their tally after losing to Senegal in the 2022 AFCON final.
At the 2026 World Cup, Egypt reached the Round of 16 before losing 2-1 to Argentina, with Messi inspiring the defending champions to victory with a goal and an assist.
