Inter Milan's remarkable FIFA World Cup final streak
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The Argentine forward extends the Serie A club’s unbroken run!
This year, the FIFA World Cup saw many new records being registered. There is a remarkable streak from the Italian top division that has continued since the 1982 edition of the competition, but who is the star this year?
Luis de la Fuente’s Spain is all set to battle it out against the Lionel Scaloni-led Argentina in the final of the flagship tournament this year. This climactic clash between these nations will be taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The Inter Milan player who is competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final is the Argentina national football team’s Lautaro Martinez. He is a crucial striker for both his club and country. In the ongoing campaign of the mega competition, Martinez has scored three goals and has an assist to his name.
The 28-year-old scored an important match-winning goal against England in the semi-final and led his nation to the second successive World Cup final. Lautaro Martinez has ensured that Internazionale’s remarkable 44-year streak of having a representative in every FIFA World Cup final remains intact.
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Inter players represented in every World Cup Final since 1982
| S.No | Inter Milan players | World Cup edition |
| 1. | Giuseppe Bergomi, Gabriele Oriali, Alessandro Altobelli | 1982 (Spain) |
| 2. | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | 1986 (Mexico) |
| 3. | Andreas Brehme, Lothar Matthäus, Jürgen Klinsmann | 1990 (Italy) |
| 4. | Nicola Berti | 1994 (USA) |
| 5. | Ronaldo Nazario, Youri Djorkaeff | 1998 (France) |
| 6. | Ronaldo Nazario | 2002 (Japan and South Korea) |
| 7. | Marco Materazzi | 2006 (Germany) |
| 8. | Wesley Sneijder | 2010 (South Africa) |
| 9. | Rodrigo Palacio | 2014 (Brazil) |
| 10. | Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozovic | 2018 (Russia) |
| 11. | Lautaro Martínez | 2022 (Qatar) |
| 12. | Lautaro Martínez | 2026 (Canada, Mexico and the USA) |
Which Inter Milan player is competing in FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
Lautaro Martinez of the Argentina national football team.
Where and how to watch live stream of FIFA World Cup in India?
Fans will be able to view the live stream on the Zee5 app and website.
When and where is Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
The climactic clash is going to take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.