| Continent | Confederation | Championship | Founded | Teams | Most titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | AFC | Asian Cup | 1956 | 24 | 
Japan (4)
|
| Africa | CAF | Africa Cup of Nations | 1957 | 24 | 
Egypt (7)
|
| South America | CONMEBOL | Copa América | 1916 | 12 | 
Uruguay (15)
|
| North America | CONCACAF | CONCACAF Gold Cup | 1963 | 16 | 
Mexico (10)
|
| Oceania | OFC | Nations Cup | 1973 | 8 |
New Zealand (5)
|
| Europe | UEFA | European Championship | 1960 | 24 | 
Germany
Spain (3 each)
|
Notes:
- The Copa América, as well as previously the Gold Cup, also include invited teams from outside the respective continental confederations.
- The number of teams includes only those teams participating in the championship group phase; it does not include teams competing in preliminary or qualifying rounds.
| Continent | Confederation | Championship | Founded | Teams | Most titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | AFC | Asian Cup | 1956 | 24 |
Japan (4)
|
| Africa | CAF | Africa Cup of Nations | 1957 | 24 |
Egypt (7)
|
| South America | CONMEBOL | Copa América | 1916 | 12 |
Uruguay (15)
|
| North America | CONCACAF | CONCACAF Gold Cup | 1963 | 16 |
Mexico (10)
|
| Oceania | OFC | Nations Cup | 1973 | 8 |
New Zealand (5)
|
| Europe | UEFA | European Championship | 1960 | 24 |
Germany
Spain (3 each)
|
Notes:
- The Copa América, as well as previously the Gold Cup, also include invited teams from outside the respective continental confederations.
- The number of teams includes only those teams participating in the championship group phase; it does not include teams competing in preliminary or qualifying rounds.