Argentina beat Italy in a convincing 3-0 to secure the Finalissima crown in front of a packed out Wembley crowd.

The Finalissima is a one-off game that pits together South America's Copa America winners and Europe's European Championship winners, with the victorious nation earning another trophy in the process.

Lautaro Martinez shone and Lionel Messi ran riot as Argentina put Italy to the sword throughout the evening, creating chances galore and dominating the Euro 2020 winners.

The victory was a welcome one for Argentina and Messi, who has added a second trophy with the national team to his mouth-watering silverware collection.

Finalissima victory also marks an important and welcomed rekindling of the fire for an Argentinian national side that has dwindled in years prior, finishing runners up at the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Copa America, before their 2021 triumph.

Lionel Scaloni was appointed Argentina boss on a full-time basis in 2018 after an initial interim period, and took his nation to third place at the 2019 Copa America just a year later.

Argentina won the Finalissima

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the Finalissima trophy after the victory during the 2022 Finalissima match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Since then, Scaloni has worked wonders to turn La Albiceleste into a consistently threatening outfit, refreshing the squad and getting more out of their immense blend of talent. Their two trophies in two years now highlights this, but so does their unbeaten run.

Scaloni has lost just four times since taking charge of Argentina and has now carved out an unbeaten streak of 32 games, spanning over three years.

It's a mightily impressive feat and one that has very much gone under the radar, as is often the case with international football achievements. With that in mind, we at GIVEMESPORT have pulled together a list of the longest international unbeaten runs currently standing, to see where Argentina's ranks as of now.

=9. France - 23 games (2010-2012)

France's first entry of the list is an impressive run of 23 games unbeaten from 2010 to 2012, which followed a disappointing showing in the previous two years. Somehow, they came away with no silverware to show for the run.

France won nothing in their unbeaten run

PARIS - FRANCE- NOVEMBER 18: France team line up during the France v Republic of Ireland FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying Play Off second leg match at the Stade de France on November 18, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

9. West Germany - 23 games (1978-1981)

Following 1978 World Cup disappointment, assistant Jupp Derwall took charge of West Germany and led them to an immediate upturn in fortunes. They won Euro 1980 in that time, seeing off Belgium in the final with a 2-1 win to add a trophy to the run.

=7. France - 30 games (1994-1996)

A 30-game unbeaten streak proved to be just the beginning of an iconic, history-making decade for Les Bleus. Aime Jaquet sliced up a squad of disappointing veterans that failed to reach the 1994 World Cup by adding in youngsters such as Zinedine Zidane, as France geared up to win the 1998 World Cup at home.

Didier Deschamps in action for France

24 Jan 1996: Didier Deschamps of France in action during the friendly international against Portugal. France went on to win the game 3-2.

7. Italy - 30 games (1935-1939)

One of international football's most successful sides, Italy won back-to-back World Cups in 1934 and 1938 after declining to participate in the inaugural tournament. The second win of which came within a four-year unbeaten period, spearheaded by the performances of Giuseppe Meazza.

Meazza receives the World Cup for Italy

Italian captain Giuseppe Meazza receives the Jules Rimet trophy after his team's 4-2 victory over Hungary in the World Cup final at the Stade Olympique de Colombes, Paris. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

6. Argentina - 31 games (1991-1993)

Part of the reason Argentina's most recent run of form is so important is because they have just eclipsed their last unbeaten run. Coming in the early 90s, the run followed a controversial 1990 World Cup final defeat against West Germany. Gabriel Batistuta starred as they won back-to-back Copa America titles.

Diego Maradona playing for Argentina
31 OCT 1993: DIEGO MARADONA OF ARGENTINA IN ACTION AGAINST AUSTRALIA DURING A WORLD CUP QUALIFIER IN SYDNEY. Mandatory Credit: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT

31 OCT 1993: DIEGO MARADONA OF ARGENTINA IN ACTION AGAINST AUSTRALIA DURING A WORLD CUP QUALIFIER IN SYDNEY. Mandatory Credit: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT

5. Argentina - 32 games (2019-present)

With all the momentum in the World and Messi in inspired form for his nation in what could be the last international tournaments of his career, Argentina have won two trophies already and must carry their momentum to the 2022 World Cup.

Messi lifts the Copa America

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 10: Lionel Messi of Argentina smiles with the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

=2. Spain - 35 games (2006-2009)

The beginning of the country's golden era, a young Spain side bursting at the seams with generational talent put the world on watch as they dominated to clinch Euro 2008, and put together an incredible 35-game unbeaten run, which saw some incredible football being played to swallow up teams. They followed it up by winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.

Spain's golden era was incredible
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JUNE 29: Captain Iker Casillas of Spain lifts the trophy after winning against Germany in the UEFA EURO 2008 Final match between Germany and Spain at Ernst Happel Stadion on June 29, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JUNE 29: Captain Iker Casillas of Spain lifts the trophy after winning against Germany in the UEFA EURO 2008 Final match between Germany and Spain at Ernst Happel Stadion on June 29, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

=2. Algeria - 35 games (2018-2022)

A period of hope after years of disappointment, Algeria rebuilt and looked a force once again despite a difficult start under coach Djamel Belmadi. Belmadi turned the tide, though, and got the nation playing incredible football on the way to winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations; their first since 1990. Their unbeaten run was ended after a difficult 2022 tournament.

Algeria won the Arab Cup in their run

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Yacine Brahimi of Algeria and teammates celebrate with the FIFA Arab Cup trophy following victory during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Final match between Tunisia and Algeria at Al Bayt Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

=2. Brazil - 35 games (1993-1996)

The first international side to make it to 35 games unbeaten, Brazil in the 1990s were a force. With more golden eras than most, Brazil made history again from 1993 to 1996, as the likes of Dunga, Romario and Bebeto brought Brazil out from the cold and lead them to domination, winning the 1994 World Cup.

Brazil won the 1994 World Cup

17 JUL 1994 : BRAZILIAN CAPTAIN DUNGA RECEIVES THE WORLD CUP TROPHY FROM VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE AFTER DEFEATING ITALY IN THE 1994 WORLD CUP FINAL AT THE ROSE BOWL STADIUM IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. BRAZIL WON THE WORLD CUP ON A PENALTY SHOOT-OUT. Mandator

1.Italy - 37 games (2018-2021)

After near enough a decade of disappointment, Roberto Mancini quietly rebuilt Italy by striking the ideal balance between their veterans and their young stars, which saw them romp to an unbeaten run in preparation to Euro 2020, which continued as they won the trophy.

Amazingly, it's fallen apart since, with Italy failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, and being beaten by a nation who could surpass their record in Scaloni's Argentina.

Italy won Euro 2020

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Leonardo Bonucci (c) of Italy celebrates with the European Championship Trophy whilst celebrating with the fans during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)