Argentina Joins Germany with Four World Cup Final Losses

Argentina has matched Germany's unenviable record for the most World Cup final losses.

Their 0-1 defeat to Spain in the decisive match of the 2026 World Cup marks the fourth time the "Gauchos" have fallen short in the tournament's final.

Argentina's previous unsuccessful final appearances were against Uruguay in 1930 (2-4) and twice against Germany – in 1990 (0-1) and 2014 (0-1).

The loss to Spain in the 2026 final also represents Argentina's first defeat at a World Cup since their group stage loss to Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup.