The twelve Madridistas who have won the World Cup

The World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada once again featured a Madridista champion. Spain, with Cucurella in their ranks, defeated Argentina in the final. Throughout history, 12 players have now won a World Cup while being part of Real Madrid. The Spanish defender follows in the footsteps of Varane, who lifted the trophy with France in Russia 2018.

The first Madridista to become a world champion was Netzer in the 1974 edition. Valdano joined the list 12 years later, in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, which Argentina won with four goals from the Real Madrid forward. In 1998, France claimed the tournament held on home soil with Karembeu in their squad.

Brazil's national team, featuring Roberto Carlos, succeeded France four years later in the tournament held in South Korea and Japan. The full-back was a key player in the team. In 2010, the Spanish national team was crowned world champion with five Real Madrid players. Casillas, as captain, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, and Albiol lifted the trophy in South Africa. Four years later, in Brazil 2014, Khedira was part of the German team that claimed the title.

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