
In the history of the FIFA World Cup, only eight countries have won the trophy, with Brazil, Germany, and Italy collectively securing 13 of the 22 titles, which represents about 60% of all victories. However, according to Daily Trust, the dominance of these traditional football powerhouses is diminishing, as none of them has won the tournament in recent years.
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