Argentina and Spain clash in the 2026 World Cup final Argentina arrives at the 2026 World Cup final with an unbeaten streak: five consecutive wins, including their last 2-0 victory over Angola on November 14, 2025. They will face Spain, who have shown steady growth, in a match that promises to be epic. ## How many World Cups has Argentina won? Argentina has lifted the World Cup three times: in 1978, 1986, and 2022. The last title, won in Qatar, was led by Lionel Messi, who now seeks his second world trophy. Sunday's final will be the seventh time Argentina reaches the big final, with a record of three wins and three losses. ## How many World Cups has Spain won? Spain has won one World Cup, in 2010 in South Africa, where they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 with a goal by Andrés Iniesta in extra time. This will be their second World Cup final in history, aiming to double their achievement from 16 years ago. ## Who has more World Cups: Argentina or Spain? Argentina leads the standings with three titles, while Spain has one. The 2026 World Cup final will be a unique opportunity for one of these teams to expand their legacy in the history of world football.