Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final against Spain marks the 8th major final Lionel Messi has reached from 2007 to 2026. Here are Argentina’s results in all finals during this period:
Argentina’s finals from 2007–2022:
- 2007 Copa América — Brazil 3–0 Argentina
- 2014 World Cup — Germany 1–0 Argentina
- 2015 Copa América — Chile 0 (4)–0 (1) Argentina (penalties)
- 2016 Copa América Centenario — Chile 0 (4)–0 (2) Argentina (penalties)
- 2021 Copa América — Argentina 1–0 Brazil
- 2022 World Cup — Argentina 3 (4)–3 (2) France (penalties)
- 2024 Copa América — Argentina 1–0 Colombia (AET)
Softfootball understands that from 2007 to 2016, Argentina lost four consecutive finals, a period often described as Messi’s most painful era with the national team.
However, since breaking that cycle in 2021, Argentina under Messi have not lost a final:
- 2021 Copa América — won
- 2022 World Cup — won
- 2024 Copa América — won
This shift has created strong belief among fans that Messi could win again, especially as Argentina enter the 2026 final with momentum, experience, and a squad that has learned how to win on the biggest stage.
