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FIFA World Cup Record - Lionel Messi

July 22 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 26 0

Lionel Messi (Argentina) became the first player to start three Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup finals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
He started the 2014, 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, achieving a unique milestone in men's football.
He surpassed Cafu (Brazil), who reached three World Cup finals but started only two of them.
At 39 years, Messi also became the oldest outfield player to appear in a FIFA World Cup final.