The Football Association Challenge Cup, also often popularly referred to as the FA Cup, is followed by millions of football aficionados from every nook and corner of the world and continues to be the oldest national football competition in the world which was played for the first time during the 1871–72 season. Unlike numerous other elite football leagues and tournaments, the FA Cup is open to the entire football pyramid and allows hundreds of football clubs to compete against each other and clinch the coveted title.
Owing to the inclusiveness of the format, the history of the FA Cup has been witness to numerous spine-chilling instances where the underdogs have delivered some of the most blood-curdling upsets in the history of the game and have successfully defeated the giants of football, leaving the fans absolutely stunned.
While it is considered to be a far-fetched dream for a majority of football clubs to clinch the prestigious Football Association Challenge Cup, a few phenomenal clubs have clinched the coveted title multiple times. Have you ever wondered about the top four clubs with the most Football Association Challenge Cup titles under their name as of February 2026? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four football clubs that have clinched the highest number of FA Cup titles as of February 2026.
Top 4 Football Clubs With Most FA Cup Titles
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Arsenal F.C. – 14 Titles
The iconic professional football club, Arsenal F.C. based in Islington, North London, England, is at the first spot in our list of the top four clubs who have clinched the highest number of FA Cup titles as of February 2026. The Arsenal F.C. have been a mainstay for numerous legendary football players including Thierry Henry, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Robert Pirès and many others who have left no stone unturned in annihilating the opponent teams and leading Arsenal F.C. to a phenomenal streak of victories in the most prestigious football leagues and tournaments.
As of February 2026, Arsenal F.C. has clinched a phenomenal total of fourteen Football Association Challenge Cup titles, which continues to be the highest aggregate as of February 2026, ranking them at the first spot on our list. Arsenal F.C. clinched their recent Football Association Challenge Cup title in 2020 after defeating Chelsea 2–1 in the final at Wembley Stadium.
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Manchester United F.C.
At the second spot in our list of the top four football clubs that have clinched the highest number of FA Cup titles as of February 2026, we have the Manchester United F.C. which is often hailed as one of the most popular and prominent clubs in the history of the game, followed by millions of football aficionados from every nook and corner of the world. Well, Manchester United F.C. has been a silhouette for numerous trailblazing football stalwarts, including Amad Diallo, Senne Lammens, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and many others, who have contributed to an unprecedented extent in leading Manchester United F.C. to a glorious stature on an international level.
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As of February 2026, Manchester United F.C. has clinched a record total of thirteen Football Association Challenge Cup titles, which continues to be the second-highest total, ranking them at the second spot in our list. Manchester United F.C. clinched their maiden Football Association Challenge Cup title in 1909 and claimed their most recent title in 2024 after defeating Manchester City 2–1 in the final at Wembley Stadium.
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Chelsea F.C.
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four football clubs that have clinched the highest number of FA Cup titles as of February 2026, we have Chelsea F.C. which is often hailed as one of the most path-breaking and reigning clubs in the history of club football. Over the past few decades, Chelsea F.C. has clinched numerous prestigious titles and tournaments owing to their star-studded lineup of football players including Frank Lampard, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto and many others.
As of February 2026, Chelsea F.C. has clinched a record total of eight Football Association Challenge Cup titles, which continues to be the third-highest total, ranking them at the third spot in our list. Chelsea F.C. earned enormous fame and recognition from millions of football aficionados from all over the world after they successfully clinched their maiden Football Association Challenge Cup title in 1970 after defeating Leeds United 2–1 in a replay of the final. Chelsea F.C. clinched their most recent FA Cup title in 2018 after defeating Manchester United 1–0 at Wembley Stadium with a penalty from Eden Hazard.
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Liverpool F.C.
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four football clubs that have clinched the highest number of FA Cup titles as of February 2026, we have Liverpool F.C. which is widely regarded as one of the most successful football clubs in the world. Over the past few decades, Liverpool F.C. has been a mainstay for numerous prominent football players, including Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Mohamed Salah and many others, who have brutally dominated their opponent teams and have left no stone unturned in leading Liverpool F.C. to a widely commemorated streak of victories in various prestigious football leagues and tournaments.
As of February 2026, Liverpool F.C. has clinched a record total of eight Football Association Challenge Cup titles, which continues to be the fourth-highest. Liverpool F.C. clinched their most recent Football Association Challenge Cup title in 2022 after defeating Chelsea F.C. in the 2022 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
