India, July 16 -- Bayern Munich's Incredible 44-Year World Cup Final Streak Ends: Argentina's victory over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal not only secured Lionel Messi and Co. a place in the final against Spain, but also brought an end to one of football's most remarkable records. For the first time since the 1978 FIFA World Cup, the tournament final will not feature a Bayern Munich player, ending the German club's extraordinary 44-year streak of having at least one representative in every World Cup final.

The historic run began in 1982 and continued through every edition of the FIFA World Cup until 2022. However, Bayern's last remaining representatives were eliminated after England's defeat to Argentina in the semifinal, e...