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Brazil leads in World Cup victories as 2026 tournament progresses
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Brazil maintains its position as the nation with the most match victories in FIFA World Cup history, according to updated rankings after matches on Saturday, July 4. Brazil has participated in 23 World Cups, playing 118 matches, securing 79 wins, 20 draws, and 19 losses, resulting in a 67 percent win rate. Germany follows with 70 victories from 116 matches across 21 appearances, while Argentina has 51 wins from 92 matches in 19 participations. Several top-ranked teams, including Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Belgium, Switzerland, and Croatia, are still competing for the 2026 title. The Round of 16 began with Morocco defeating Canada 2-0 and France beating Paraguay 1-0. Upcoming matches include Brazil against Norway and England battling Mexico on Sunday, with Portugal facing Spain on Monday.
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