Most football (soccer) FIFA World Cup final losses by a team
- Who
- Argentina, Germany
- What
- 4 total number
- Where
- United States
- When
- 19 July 2026
The most football (soccer) FIFA World Cup final losses by a team is 4, by Germany in 1966, 1982 and 1986 (as West Germany) and 2002; and equalled by Argentina in 1930, 1990, 2014 and 2026.
Argentina equalled Germany’s record of four FIFA World Cup final losses in 2026, going down to a 1–0 defeat to Spain after extra time. They are followed by the Netherlands, who have lost all three World Cup finals in which they have played (1974, 1978 and 2010).
Germany have made a record eight appearances in the flagship match to date, winning four times (in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014). Argentina have appeared seven times, winning in 1978, 1986 and 2022.