World Cup · France
1938 — Italy win the World Cup
The last World Cup before the Second World War. Italy became the first team to retain the trophy, and Brazil’s Leônidas finished top scorer with seven goals in four matches.
Final
ItalyWinner
4–2
HungaryRunner-up
Stade Olympique, Colombes
15teams
Leônidastop scorer · 7
Tournament note
Austria withdrew after the Anschluss; the tournament’s field was reduced before a ball was kicked.
The final score above includes extra time and penalties where relevant. The top scorer figure is FIFA’s official record for that tournament.