Spain and Argentina's World Cup trophy count before 2026 final
Summary
Spain and Argentina will play against each other in the World Cup final for only the second time ever, and the first time in 60 years. Argentina has won the World Cup three times, while Spain has one title, and both teams are aiming for another win in the 2026 final in New Jersey.Key Facts
- Spain and Argentina have met once before in the World Cup, during the 1966 group stage, when Argentina won 2-1.
- Argentina has won the World Cup three times (1978, 1986, 2022) and reached the final seven times.
- Argentina’s 1978 win was at home in Argentina, using a format without a knockout stage.
- There were controversies in 1978 when Argentina beat Peru 6-0 by the required margin to reach the final.
- Diego Maradona led Argentina to the 1986 title, including a famous quarterfinal against England involving a handball goal called the "Hand of God."
- Argentina eliminated England again in the 2022 semifinal with a late comeback led by Lionel Messi.
- Spain has won the World Cup once and is trying to win their second title in the upcoming final.
- The 2026 World Cup final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
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