As Argentina celebrated its first World Cup title, the ruling military junta turned football's biggest stage into a powerful tool of propaganda while one of Latin America's darkest chapters unfolded beyond the stadium walls.

The image of Mario Kempes with his long hair flying in Buenos Aires during the final against Netherlands remains one of the defining pictures of the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Kempes scored a brace in a 3-1 victory at the Estadio Monumental as Argentina defeated ...

Argentina's FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina has reached seven FIFA World Cup finals, securing three championship titles. They won their first title in 1978 and their third in 2022. The team also finished as runners-up in three previous tournaments.

FIFA has appointed a prosecutor to review the post-match brawl that broke out between Argentina and Spain after the 2026 World Cup final.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are vying to become the first team to defend a World Cup title since 1962 in the final against Spain.