Winners of the inaugural 1930 and 1950 tournaments. Famous for the 'Maracanazo' upset victory over host Brazil in 1950.
Champions: 1930, 1950
| Year | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | Champion |
| 1934 | Italy | Did not qualify |
| 1938 | France | Did not qualify |
| 1950 | Brazil | Champion |
| 1954 | Switzerland | 4th Place |
| 1958 | Sweden | Did not qualify |
| 1962 | Chile | Group Stage |
| 1966 | England | Quarter-finals |
| 1970 | Mexico | 4th Place |
| 1974 | West Germany | Group Stage |
| 1978 | Argentina | Did not qualify |
| 1982 | Spain | Did not qualify |
| 1986 | Mexico | Quarter-finals |
| 1990 | Italy | Round of 16 |
| 1994 | USA | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | France | Did not qualify |
| 2002 | Japan/Korea | Group Stage |
| 2006 | Germany | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | South Africa | 4th Place |
| 2014 | Brazil | Round of 16 |
| 2018 | Russia | Quarter-finals |
| 2022 | Qatar | Group Stage |
Source: Wikipedia / FIFA official records (as of 2022 World Cup). "Did not qualify" includes withdrawal, suspension, and failure to qualify.