​History beckons for Argentina — if it can get by England in the semifinals and Spain in the final.It’s been 64 years since the men’s World Cup has had a repeat champion. Lionel Messi and Argentina are two wins away from joining Brazil (1958 and 1962) and Italy (1934 and 1938) as the only countries to win back-to-back men’s World Cups.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere’s also history to be made on the sidelines, as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is looking to become just the second coach to win a men’s World Cup twice (joining Italy’s Vittorio Pozzo, 1934 and 1938).Here’s a look at Argentina’s history in the World Cup:More: Who will win the Golden Boot? These stars could break World Cup record1 / 211930- Uruguay defeats Argentina 4-2 in the first World Cup event held in Uruguay.(AFP via Getty Images)Yes, Argentina has won the World Cup three times. A win in the 2026 World Cup would move Argentina into a tie for second place all time with Germany and Italy with four titles apiece. Brazil has the most with five.Argentina’s first World Cup win came in 1978, when it won the tournament as a host nation (only six hosts have ever won the World Cup). Argentina defeated the Netherlands, 3-1, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires in the final, getting a brace from Mario Kempes.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEight years later, Argentina won its second World Cup, doing so after what might be the most famous win in its history. In a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over England, Argentina’s Diego Maradona scored both of his team’s goals — first the infamous and controversial “Hand of God” goal and then later the “World Cup Goal of the Century.” In the final, Argentina defeated West Germany, 3-2, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.In 2022, Messi finally got his elusive World Cup win when Argentina defeated France in a penalty shootout in a classic final in Qatar.Argentina has been World Cup runners-up three times, losing in 1930 (Uruguay), 1990 (West Germany) and 2014 (Germany).The 2026 World Cup marks the 19th time Argentina has competed in the global soccer competition. Argentina has qualified for the last 14 World Cups.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement2022: Champions2018: Round of 162014: Runners-up2010: Quarterfinals2006: Quarterfinals2002: Group stage1998: Quarterfinals1994: Round of 161990: Runners-up1986: Champions1982: Second stage group1978: Champions1974: Quarterfinals1970: Did not qualify1966: Quarterfinals1962: Group stage1958: Group stage1954: Withdrew1950: Withdrew1938: Withdrew1934: Round of 161930: Runners-upThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Has Argentina ever won a World Cup?