Every FIFA World Cup winning manager from 1930 to 2026, from Alberto Suppici with Uruguay in the very first tournament to Luis de la Fuente of Spain in North America. In total, 22 different managers have lifted football’s greatest prize, and only one man, Vittorio Pozzo, has done it twice. Three of them, Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps, rank among the greatest World Cup managers of all time having won the trophy as both player and manager.
- Most successful manager: Vittorio Pozzo, Italy (1934 and 1938), the only two-time winner
- Youngest winning manager: Alberto Suppici, aged 31, Uruguay 1930
- Oldest winning manager: Vicente del Bosque, aged 59, Spain 2010
- Country with most winning managers: Brazil, with five different coaches
- Foreign winning managers: none, every winner has coached his own nation
FIFA World Cup Winning Managers 1930 to 2026
| Year | Winning Manager | Country | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Alberto Suppici |  Uruguay |
Uruguay 4-2 Argentina |
| 1934 | Vittorio Pozzo |  Italy |
Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia (aet) |
| 1938 | Vittorio Pozzo | Italy |
Italy 4-2 Hungary |
| 1950 | Juan López Fontana | Uruguay |
Uruguay 2-1 Brazil |
| 1954 | Sepp Herberger |  West Germany |
West Germany 3-2 Hungary |
| 1958 | Vicente Feola |  Brazil |
Brazil 5-2 Sweden |
| 1962 | Aymoré Moreira | Brazil |
Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia |
| 1966 | Alf Ramsey |  England |
England 4-2 West Germany (aet) |
| 1970 | Mário Zagallo | Brazil |
Brazil 4-1 Italy |
| 1974 | Helmut Schön | West Germany |
West Germany 2-1 Netherlands |
| 1978 | César Luis Menotti |  Argentina |
Argentina 3-1 Netherlands (aet) |
| 1982 | Enzo Bearzot | Italy |
Italy 3-1 West Germany |
| 1986 | Carlos Bilardo | Argentina |
Argentina 3-2 West Germany |
| 1990 | Franz Beckenbauer | West Germany |
West Germany 1-0 Argentina |
| 1994 | Carlos Alberto Parreira | Brazil |
Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 pens) |
| 1998 | Aimé Jacquet |  France |
France 3-0 Brazil |
| 2002 | Luiz Felipe Scolari | Brazil |
Brazil 2-0 Germany |
| 2006 | Marcello Lippi | Italy |
Italy 1-1 France (5-3 pens) |
| 2010 | Vicente del Bosque |  Spain |
Spain 1-0 Netherlands (aet) |
| 2014 | Joachim Löw | Germany |
Germany 1-0 Argentina (aet) |
| 2018 | Didier Deschamps | France |
France 4-2 Croatia |
| 2022 | Lionel Scaloni | Argentina |
Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 pens) |
Managers Who Won the World Cup as Player and Manager
Only three men have won the World Cup in both roles. Mário Zagallo won as a player with Brazil in 1958 and 1962, then managed the great 1970 side. Franz Beckenbauer captained West Germany to the 1974 title and managed them to victory in 1990. Didier Deschamps captained France in 1998 and led them from the dugout in 2018, coming within a penalty shootout of a second managerial title in 2022.
Which Countries Have Produced the Most Winning Managers?
Brazil lead the way with five different World Cup winning managers: Vicente Feola, Aymoré Moreira, Mário Zagallo, Carlos Alberto Parreira and Luiz Felipe Scolari. Italy and Germany have each produced four winning managers, while Argentina have three. Every winning manager has coached his own country, and no foreign coach has ever won the tournament. You can see the squads those managers led on our FIFA World Cup winning players page.
Who Will Win in 2026?
The 2026 tournament is at the quarter-final stage, and a 22nd name will join this list when the final is played on 19 July 2026. Follow the tournament on our 2026 World Cup hub, and browse the complete tournament archive in our All-Time World Cup section.
FIFA World Cup Winning Managers FAQs
Here are answers to the most common questions about the managers who have guided their nations to World Cup glory.
Who is the most successful FIFA World Cup winning manager?
Vittorio Pozzo, who led Italy to consecutive titles in 1934 and 1938. He remains the only manager to win the men’s World Cup twice.
Which manager won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
Lionel Scaloni guided Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, beating France on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the final.
Has any manager won the World Cup as both a player and a coach?
Yes, three men have done it: Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps.
Which country has produced the most World Cup winning managers?
Brazil, with five different coaches guiding the nation to the title.
Who was the youngest manager to win the FIFA World Cup?
Alberto Suppici, who led Uruguay to victory in the inaugural 1930 tournament aged just 31.
Who is the oldest manager to win the FIFA World Cup?
Vicente del Bosque, who led Spain to their first title in 2010 at the age of 59.
How many different managers have won the FIFA World Cup?
A total of 21 different managers won the World Cup from 1930 to 2022, with only Vittorio Pozzo winning more than once.
Has a foreign manager ever won the FIFA World Cup?
No. Every World Cup winning manager has coached his own national team.
FIFA World Cup Finals Winning Managers 1930 to 2022
FIFA World Cup Winning Players
FIFA World Cup Winning Managers FAQs
The FIFA World Cup has produced some of the greatest World Cup managers of all time. While legendary players often grab the headlines, it is the coaches on the touchline who shape tactics, inspire their squads, and make the crucial decisions that can determine the fate of a tournament. From Vittorio Pozzo’s pioneering Italy teams of the 1930s to Lionel Scaloni’s triumph with Argentina in 2022, World Cup-winning managers have left an indelible mark on the game.
This FAQ guide explores some of the most common questions about the men who have guided their nations to football’s biggest prize, including records, achievements, and the managers who have helped define World Cup history.
1. Who is the most successful FIFA World Cup-winning manager?
The most successful FIFA World Cup-winning manager is Vittorio Pozzo, who led Italy to consecutive World Cup titles in 1934 and 1938. He remains the only manager to have won the men’s FIFA World Cup twice.
2. Which manager won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
Lionel Scaloni guided Argentina to victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, defeating France on penalties after an unforgettable 3-3 draw in the final.
3. Has any manager won the World Cup as both a player and a coach?
Yes. Three men have achieved this remarkable feat: Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer, and Didier Deschamps.
4. Which country has produced the most World Cup-winning managers?
Brazil has produced the most World Cup-winning managers, with five different Brazilian coaches guiding their nation to World Cup glory.
5. Who was the youngest manager to win the FIFA World Cup?
Alberto Suppici became the youngest World Cup-winning manager when he led Uruguay to victory in the inaugural tournament in 1930 at just 31 years of age.
6. Who is the oldest manager to win the FIFA World Cup?
Vicente del Bosque is the oldest manager to win the FIFA World Cup, leading Spain to their first title in 2010 at the age of 59.
7. How many different managers have won the FIFA World Cup?
A total of 21 different managers have won the FIFA World Cup from 1930 through 2022, with only Vittorio Pozzo winning the tournament more than once.
8. Which World Cup-winning manager has managed the most tournaments?
Carlos Alberto Parreira holds the record for managing the most FIFA World Cup tournaments, appearing in six editions while coaching five different national teams.
9. Have any foreign managers won the FIFA World Cup?
No. Every FIFA World Cup-winning manager has coached their own national team. No foreign manager has ever led a country to World Cup victory.
10. Which World Cup-winning managers are considered among the greatest of all time?
Many football historians consider Vittorio Pozzo, Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer, and Didier Deschamps among the greatest World Cup-winning managers because of their achievements, tactical influence, and lasting impact on international football.
