List of FIS Cross-Country World Cup champions Nations Cup Nations Cup

| Season | Winner | Runner_up | Third | Winner_Men | Winner_Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981/82 | Norway | Czechoslovakia | Sweden | Norway | Norway |
| 1982/83 | Norway | Soviet Union | Finland | Norway | Norway |
| 1983/84 | Norway | Soviet Union | Sweden | Norway | Norway |
| 1984/85 | Norway | Sweden | Soviet Union | Norway | Norway |
| 1985/86 | Norway | Sweden | Soviet Union | Sweden | Norway |
| 1986/87 | Sweden | Norway | Soviet Union | Sweden | Norway |
| 1987/88 | Sweden | Soviet Union | Norway | Sweden | Soviet Union |
| 1988/89 | Soviet Union | Sweden | Norway | Sweden | Soviet Union |
| 1989/90 | Soviet Union | Norway | Sweden | Norway | Soviet Union |
| 1990/91 | Soviet Union | Norway | Sweden | Norway | Soviet Union |
| 1991/92 | Norway | Russia | Italy | Norway | Russia |
| 1992/93 | Norway | Russia | Italy | Norway | Russia |
| 1993/94 | Norway | Russia | Italy | Norway | Russia |
| 1994/95 | Russia | Norway | Italy | Norway | Russia |