Bayern Munich's World Cup final streak ends as England and France exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Bayern Munich's remarkable streak of having a player in every World Cup final since 1982 is over, as neither England nor France advanced past the semifinals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England lost to Argentina, while France was eliminated by Spain. With players like Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano out of the tournament, Bayern Munich will not have representation in the final for the first time in four decades. This marks a significant moment, highlighting the decline of key national teams that historically featured Bayern players. The 2026 final will see Spain face Argentina.
- •Bayern Munich's final streak since 1982 ends in 2026.
- •England lost to Argentina in the semifinals.
- •France was eliminated by Spain.
- •Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano exit the tournament.
- •The final will feature Spain against Argentina.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — 40-year long Bayern Munich World Cup streak ended by cowardly England losing at the end
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