The first FIFA World Cup is held in Uruguay, which also wins the tournament as host nation, beating Argentina 4-2 in the final.

Brazil hosts the tournament and suffers a stunning upset loss to Uruguay in the deciding match, an event still remembered in Brazil as the "Maracanazo."

Pelé leads Brazil to a third World Cup title in Mexico, with a team many consider one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Diego Maradona single-handedly drags Argentina to the title, scoring both the infamous "Hand of God" goal and the "Goal of the Century" in the same match against England.

While not the men's World Cup, the U.S. Women's National Team's dominant run — including titles in 1999 and 2015 — helped grow the global profile of the Women's World Cup.

Germany defeats hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semifinal, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, before going on to win the tournament.

Argentina wins the World Cup in Qatar in a dramatic final against France that goes to penalties, capped off by Lionel Messi finally lifting the trophy.