World Cup Finals History

Each final decided the champion in a single match (with extra time and penalties since 1986 when drawn after ninety minutes).

Iconic finals include 1950 Maracanazo, 1970 Pelé’s Brazil, 1998 France at home, 2014 Germany in Brazil, and 2022 Argentina in Qatar.

The 2026 final is set for MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina beat France on penalties in 2022.