This side , which obliterated host nation Brazil 7-1 in Tuesday 's semifinal , believes this is the moment its potential is finally fulfilled . Argentina faces Germany in 1978 's World Cup final . Lionel Messi is captain again . Two teams met in final of 1986 and 1990 tournaments . Argentina has won the World Cup twice in 1978 and 1990 .
Argentina faces Germany in 1978 's World Cup final . Lionel Messi is captain again . Two teams met in final of 1986 and 1990 tournaments . Argentina has won the World Cup twice in 1978 and 1990 .