The FIFA World Cup Finals: The champions over the years

England- 1 World Cup

England, the inventors of the World Cup, won their first and only title in 1966. Sir Geoff Hurst scored a hat trick in the final, which remains the only treble scored in a World Cup final.

1966 World Cup Final at Wembley. England 4 v West Germany 2 a.e.t.

France- 1 World Cup

France won their first, and at the time of writing, their only World Cup, in 1998, with a comprehensive 3-0 over Brazil, with Zinedine Zidane netting twice. Their chance to reclaim the trophy came in 2006 in a controversial game, which saw Zidane sent off, before Italy went on to claim the title on penalties.

The French players with the World Cup trophy after the 1998 win

Spain - 1 World Cup

Tiki-taka and possession football that has now arguably become the downfall of the Spanish team, eight years ago won them the biggest tournament in international football. In the 2010 South Africa edition of the World Cup, Spain defeated Netherlands 1-0 after extra time to become the world champions for the first time.

Iker Casillas holding up the World Cup trophy after Spain's 2010 victory