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Messi Reaches Third World Cup Final: A Historic Feat
19 Jul
Summary
- Messi is the second player ever to appear in three men's World Cup finals.
- He previously reached the final in 2014 and won in 2022.
- Messi aims to be the second-oldest starter to win the World Cup in 2026.
Lionel Messi has etched his name further into FIFA World Cup history by participating in his third final. This achievement places him alongside Brazilian legend Cafu as the only players to reach three men's World Cup finals. Messi's journey to the finals includes a loss in 2014 and a triumphant victory in 2022.
His first World Cup final appearance was in 2014, where Argentina was defeated by Germany. The team experienced a setback in 2018, failing to progress beyond the round of 16.
However, Argentina, with Messi at the helm, secured the World Cup title in 2022 after a dramatic penalty shootout against France. The upcoming 2026 World Cup final will see Messi face Spain.
Should Argentina win, Messi would become the second-oldest player to win the World Cup as a starter, a distinction currently held by Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff.
