9) Argentina 1986

This team of course had Maradona and that made them automatically a great team. But other players contributed as well, among them were Burruchaga, Valdano and the great centerback Ruggeri. They helped Argentina win the cup in 1986. This team was also the last team so far to become champions without needing extra-time or penalty shoot-outs on their way.

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8) Hungary 1954

Another team who failed to win the cup, but had all the qualities. Scored an incredible 27 goals in the 1954 cup. They beat both Brazil and defending champions Uruguay 4-2, but lost 3-2 in the final to West Germany. This team had legends like Puskas, Kocsis and Hidegkuti and hadn't lost in 30 games before the final.

7) France 1998

The latest champions had their strength in a central line with Blanc and Desailly in defence to Petit and Deschamp in midfield. The team was built around those players. Attacking fullbacks Lizarazu and Thuram helped in attack as France lacked world class strikers. This was tactically a very strong team.

6) West Germany 1990

Definitely a worthy champion of the dull tournament in Italy in 1990. They were one of very few teams who relied on attacking skills, rather than defensive safety and were rewarded with the cup. Matth?us was their great player, alongside attacking left-back Brehme who scored the winning goal in the final itself. Other great names were Klinsmann, V?ller and Kohler.

5) Holland 1974

They didn't win the World Cup, but they still deserve a place on the Top 10 list of great teams. They scored 15 goals in the cup and only let in one goal on their way to the final and that was an own goal. Cruyff, Neeskens, Rep, Rensenbrink and van Hanegem thrilled the world, and could with a little more luck have won the cup. They had all the qualities.

4) Brazil 1994

Brazil had in 1994 for once a solid defence, and that was the main reason why they for the first time in 24 years managed to win the World Cup. Romario was their outstanding player, and he had Bebeto as colleague up front. Other great players were Leonardo, Dunga and Jorginho.

3) Italy 1982

They started the tournament with three draws, but then found form and beat Argentina, Brazil, Poland and West Germany in consecutive matches. They based their team on defensive strength. 40 year old Dino Zoff was the captain and goalkeeper and he had Gentile and Scirea as leaders in defence. Dangerous winger Bruno Conti was instrumental as well as midfielder Tardelli. Up front was Paolo Rossi in top form as the tournament progressed, and scored six times in Italy's last three matches.

2) West Germany 1974

This was also a superb team. Beckenbauer as leader in defence and behind him was Sepp Maier, one of the best goalkeepers of all time. Overath and Bonhof also were quality players and of course the notorious Gerd M?ller up front, who averaged more than a goal a game for the Germans, and scored the winning goal in the final itself.

1) Brazil 1970

Often described as the best football team of all time. It had individual world class players overall in midfield and attack. Pel?, Jairzinho, Tostao, Rivelino, the list goes on and on. They won all their six games in the cup of 1970.

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