Stats: Most second place finishes in FIFA World cup

Germany skipper Michael Ballack in 2002 FIFA World cup

When it comes to the FIFA World cup, the German national team become the unfortunate ones as they have registered the most defeats in the final.

Germany might have won the trophy 3 times, but they have lost the opportunity to win it 4 times, falling at the last hurdle. Germany’s rivals, Netherlands, come in at number 2.

Here is the complete list:

Most second placed finishes in the FIFA World cup

*stats updated till 2010 FIFA World cup