The German transfer market has counted the number of times each country has participated in the World Cup finals and compiled a list. Brazil topped the list 23 times, followed by Germany and Argentina.

Ranking of countries participating in the World Cup (including the 2026 World Cup):

Brazil —— 23

Germany —— 21

Argentina —— 19

Italy —— 18

Mexico —— 18

England —— 17

France —— 17

Spain —— 16

Uruguay — 15

Belgium — 14

South Korea — 12

United States — 12

Netherlands — 12

Switzerland — 12

Sweden — 12