Messi extends records at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final saw Argentine star Lionel Messi achieve a number of records. He became the oldest outfield player to participate in a World Cup final at the age of 39 years and 25 days. He also became the second player in history to appear in three different finals (2014, 2022, 2026), after Brazilian Cafu. In the match, Messi faced Spain, tying him with Cafu as the only players to reach three finals, having lost to Germany in 2014, then winning the World Cup in 2022. Messi scored 8 goals in the 2026 tournament, making him the second top scorer after Kylian Mbappé, who scored 10 goals. Additionally, he has scored a total of 21 World Cup goals in his career, establishing himself as one of the greatest scorers in history. Messi and his country are aiming for their third consecutive global title and fourth in history, while Spain hopes to secure their second world championship.

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