WC has had a first-time winner every 20 years since 1958
The FIFA World Cup has had a first-time winner every 20 years since 1958, when Brazil won it for the first time. After 1958, Argentina won it for the first time in 1978, followed by France's maiden World Cup title in 1998. The 2018 edition's final will feature Croatia, marking their maiden appearance in a World Cup final.