Global Confederations
Summary by Confederation
Complete statistics and performance analysis of all FIFA confederations in World Cup history.
12
Total Champions
From 3 confederations
6
Confederations
Worldwide representation
84+
Teams Total
All-time participants
UEFA
Union of European Football Associations
Region
Europe
12
Titles
33
Teams
Runner-up:17
Third place:22
Appearances:258
Times hosted:11
Champions:
Germany/West Germany (4)
Italy (4)
France (2)
England (1)
Spain (1)
Upcoming Hosts:
2030: Spain & Portugal
CONMEBOL
South American Football Confederation
Region
South America
10
Titles
10
Teams
Runner-up:5
Third place:3
Appearances:89
Times hosted:5
Champions:
Brazil (5)
Argentina (3)
Uruguay (2)
CONCACAF
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football
Region
North & Central America, Caribbean
0
Titles
12
Teams
Runner-up:0
Third place:1
Appearances:46
Times hosted:3
Upcoming Hosts:
2026: Canada, Mexico & United States
AFC
Asian Football Confederation
Region
Asia
0
Titles
14
Teams
Runner-up:0
Third place:0
Appearances:44
Times hosted:2
Upcoming Hosts:
2034: Saudi Arabia
CAF
Confederation of African Football
Region
Africa
0
Titles
14
Teams
Runner-up:0
Third place:0
Appearances:49
Times hosted:1
Upcoming Hosts:
2030: Morocco
OFC
Oceania Football Confederation
Region
Oceania
0
Titles
1
Teams
Runner-up:0
Third place:0
Appearances:2
Times hosted:0