Which country has won the World Cup exactly three times?

Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup exactly three times: in 1978, 1986, and 2022.

Argentina’s first title came on home soil in 1978. Led by captain Daniel Passarella and inspired by Mario Kempes, Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. Kempes scored twice and finished as the tournament’s leading scorer.

Eight years later, Diego Maradona guided Argentina to its second championship in Mexico. Argentina beat West Germany 3–2 in the final, with Jorge Burruchaga scoring the decisive goal. Maradona’s performances, especially in the quarter-final against England, made the tournament one of the most remembered in World Cup history.

Argentina finally won its third title in Qatar in 2022. Lionel Messi scored twice in the final against France, which Argentina won on penalties after a 3–3 draw. The common mix-up is Uruguay, which has two World Cup titles, while Spain and England have one each.