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Argentina Holds World Cup for Shortest Period, Italy Holds Record for Longest

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Published At: 01:17:13pm, 23 December 2025

Updated At : 01:17:13pm, 23 December 2025

২০২২ কাতার বিশ্বকাপ জিতেছে আর্জেন্টিনা : ফিফা

ছবি: ২০২২ কাতার বিশ্বকাপ জিতেছে আর্জেন্টিনা : ফিফা

The FIFA World Cup is usually held in June-July, but the 2022 Qatar World Cup took place in November-December due to extreme heat. As a result, Argentina had the shortest reign as world champion in modern times.

According to El Grafico, Argentina, which defeated France on 18 December 2022 in Lusail, will hold the world champion title for 1,309 days until the 2026 World Cup final.

Teams with shortest reigns as World Champions:

  • Argentina (2022-2026): 1,309 days

  • Uruguay (1930-1934): 1,411 days

  • England (1966-1970): 1,422 days

Longest reigns as World Champions:

  • Italy: Won 1934 and 1938 World Cups, held title until 1950 – 5,880 days

  • Brazil (1958-1962): Held title for 2,953 days

Thus, in modern football history, Argentina’s 2022 World Cup reign is the shortest between tournaments.

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