World cup

Explore the full history, records and every winner of this competition.

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Most wins

4
South Africa

Most finals lost

3
England

Different winners

4
Different teams

Editions played

10
Editions

Detailed statistics

🏆 Teams with most titles

South Africa 4
New Zealand 3
Australia 2
England 1

🥈 Recurrent finalists

England 3
France 3
Australia 2
New Zealand 2

Complete honours by season

Year Winner Runner-up Score
2023 South Africa New Zealand 12-11
2019 South Africa England 32-12
2015 New Zealand Australia 34-17
2011 New Zealand France 8-7
2007 South Africa England 15-6
2003 England Australia 20-17
1999 Australia France 35-12
1995 South Africa New Zealand 15-12
1991 Australia England 12-6
1987 New Zealand France 29-9

Frequently asked questions

Which Team has won World cup the most times?
South Africa holds the record with 4 titles in this competition.
Who won World cup in 2023?
The 2023 edition of World cup was won by South Africa.
How many editions of World cup have been held?
World cup has 10 editions on record.
How many different teams have won World cup?
4 different teams have won World cup.
Who are the most successful Teams at World cup?
The most successful at World cup are: South Africa (4), New Zealand (3), Australia (2).

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