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FULL LIST: 13 Major Finals Lionel Messi Has Lost
Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has added another chapter to Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career, taking the football icon’s tally of major final defeats to 13. While the defeat denied Argentina a successful title defence, it also highlighted the remarkable longevity of Messi,……
Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has added another chapter to Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career, taking the football icon’s tally of major final defeats to 13.
While the defeat denied Argentina a successful title defence, it also highlighted the remarkable longevity of Messi, who has reached more title-deciding matches than almost any player in football history.
According to multiple reports, below are the 13 major finals Messi has lost during his illustrious career:
1. 2006 UEFA Super Cup
Sevilla 3-0 Barcelona
2. 2007 Copa América Final
Brazil 3-0 Argentina
READ ALSO: FULL LIST: Every Team Lionel Messi Has Eliminated At The FIFA World Cup
3. 2011 Copa del Rey Final
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona (After Extra Time)
4. 2012 Supercopa de España
Real Madrid won on away goals
5. 2014 FIFA World Cup Final
Germany 1-0 Argentina (After Extra Time)
6. 2014 Copa del Rey Final
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
7. 2015 Copa América Final
Chile beat Argentina on penalties
8. 2015 Supercopa de España
Athletic Bilbao won 5-1 on aggregate
9. 2016 Copa América Centenario Final
Chile beat Argentina on penalties
10. 2019 Copa del Rey Final
Valencia 2-1 Barcelona
11. 2021 Supercopa de España Final
Athletic Bilbao 3-2 Barcelona (After Extra Time)
12. 2025 Leagues Cup Final
Seattle Sounders 3-0 Inter Miami
13. 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Spain 1-0 Argentina (After Extra Time)
Spain frustrated Argentina throughout the contest before Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal to hand La Roja their second FIFA World Cup title.
Despite Sunday’s setback, Messi’s legacy remains unmatched.
The Argentina captain has won a record of not less than 48 official titles for club and country, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup, multiple UEFA Champions League crowns, Copa América glory, numerous league championships and a host of individual honours.
Rather than diminishing his status, the 13 final defeats underscore the consistency that has defined his career, with few players in football history reaching as many major finals across club and international competitions.
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