9 June 2026
World Cup finals decided on penalties
Most World Cup finals are settled in normal or extra time. Just three have come down to the lottery of penalties.
| Year | Winner | Beaten finalist |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy |
| 2006 | Italy | France |
| 2022 | Argentina | France |
France have lost two of the three — including a classic against Argentina in 2022. In a single-elimination knockout, every tie can come down to this.
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