Lionel Messi becomes first player to captain his country in three World Cup finals

Lionel Messi has created history by becoming the first player in football history to captain his country in three World Cup finals. After being named in Argentina's starting XI for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain, the 39-year-old athlete broke a 66-year-old record. This achievement marks the third time in his career that Messi is playing in the summit clash, etching his name permanently into the global football history books.