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Which other countries have won?
Beyond Brazil's five wins, several other nations have lifted the coveted World Cup trophy. Germany and Italy both boast four titles each, while Argentina, the home of Lionel Messi, has three. Uruguay and France have two wins apiece, and England and Spain have each won it once. This shows the diverse history of the tournament Ronaldo is playing in.
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