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