Lionel Messi Achieves Historic FIFA World Cup Final Record

Messi's Remarkable Achievement

Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina and a football icon, matched the legendary Cafu's record for the highest number of appearances in a FIFA World Cup final. This milestone was reached during the 2026 final against Spain at MetLife Stadium on Saturday (Local Time).

By participating in this match, Messi has now played in three FIFA World Cup finals, equaling the record held by former Brazilian captain Cafu, as noted by the Guinness World Records' X account. Messi's achievement of three World Cup Final appearances places him alongside Cafu in this prestigious category.

At 39 years old, Messi also became the oldest outfield player to start a FIFA World Cup final, achieving this at 39 years and 25 days, further enhancing his remarkable career.

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