Italy hold the record for the longest gap between two World Cup titles. After winning their second crown in 1938, the Azzurri had to wait 44 years before lifting the trophy again in 1982. Argentina rank second on this list, with a 36-year gap between their 1986 and 2022 triumphs.

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