Argentina reached the Final in their first World Cup in 1930, losing 2-4 to Uruguay. Between 1929 and 1959, the team won the Copa America 12 times, but FIFA World Cup success still eluded them until.

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The breakthrough for them came in 1978 when they lifted the World Cup for the first time on home soil. Mario Kempes scored twice in a memorable Final against Holland.

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Argentina repeated the feat in 1986 thanks to the genius of Diego Maradona. They reached the 1990 final, only to see Andi Brehme penalty seal victory for Germany.