{"id":54401,"date":"2026-07-20T22:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=54401"},"modified":"2026-07-20T22:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:49:09","slug":"lionel-messi-world-cup-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi World Cup Finals Record: First Player to Start Three FIFA World Cup Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Lionel_Messi_World_Cup_finals_record_explained_for_competitive_exams_Learn_how_Messi_became_the_first_player_to_start_three_FIFA_World_Cup_finals_and_remember_key_facts_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_and_State_PSC_exams\" >Lionel Messi World Cup finals record explained for competitive exams. Learn how Messi became the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals and remember key facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and State PSC exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#A_Historic_Milestone_in_FIFA_World_Cup_History\" >A Historic Milestone in FIFA World Cup History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Messis_Journey_Across_Three_World_Cup_Finals\" >Messi&#8217;s Journey Across Three World Cup Finals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#A_Record_Beyond_Statistics\" >A Record Beyond Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Why_This_Achievement_Matters\" >Why This Achievement Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Significance_for_Competitive_Examinations\" >Significance for Competitive Examinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Why_this_News_is_Important\" >Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Important_Sports_Current_Affairs\" >Important Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Example_of_Sporting_Excellence\" >Example of Sporting Excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Exam_Relevance\" >Exam Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#History_of_the_FIFA_World_Cup\" >History of the FIFA World Cup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Argentinas_World_Cup_Legacy\" >Argentina&#8217;s World Cup Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Previous_Players_with_Multiple_Finals\" >Previous Players with Multiple Finals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CMessi_Creates_FIFA_World_Cup_History%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;Messi Creates FIFA World Cup History&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#FAQs_for_Competitive_Exams\" >FAQs for Competitive Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#1_Who_became_the_first_player_to_start_three_FIFA_World_Cup_finals\" >1. Who became the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#2_Which_country_does_Lionel_Messi_represent\" >2. Which country does Lionel Messi represent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#3_In_which_FIFA_World_Cup_finals_did_Messi_start\" >3. In which FIFA World Cup finals did Messi start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#4_Which_previous_player_held_the_record_for_appearing_in_three_World_Cup_finals\" >4. Which previous player held the record for appearing in three World Cup finals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#5_Why_is_Messis_record_considered_historic\" >5. Why is Messi&#8217;s record considered historic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#6_Which_World_Cup_did_Argentina_win_under_Messis_captaincy\" >6. Which World Cup did Argentina win under Messi&#8217;s captaincy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#7_Which_team_did_Argentina_defeat_in_the_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_final\" >7. Which team did Argentina defeat in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#8_What_was_the_result_of_the_2014_FIFA_World_Cup_final_for_Argentina\" >8. What was the result of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final for Argentina?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#9_How_often_is_the_FIFA_World_Cup_held\" >9. How often is the FIFA World Cup held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#10_Which_organization_conducts_the_FIFA_World_Cup\" >10. Which organization conducts the FIFA World Cup?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/lionel-messi-world-cup-finals\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lionel_Messi_World_Cup_finals_record_explained_for_competitive_exams_Learn_how_Messi_became_the_first_player_to_start_three_FIFA_World_Cup_finals_and_remember_key_facts_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_and_State_PSC_exams\"><\/span>Lionel Messi World Cup finals record explained for competitive exams. Learn how Messi became the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals and remember key facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and State PSC exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Historic_Milestone_in_FIFA_World_Cup_History\"><\/span>A Historic Milestone in FIFA World Cup History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina captain Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the <strong>first player ever to start in three FIFA World Cup finals<\/strong>. This remarkable achievement highlights Messi&#8217;s extraordinary consistency, longevity, and impact on the world&#8217;s biggest football tournament. He reached this milestone after being named in Argentina&#8217;s starting lineup for the FIFA World Cup final, surpassing Brazilian legend Cafu, who appeared in three finals but started only two of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messis_Journey_Across_Three_World_Cup_Finals\"><\/span>Messi&#8217;s Journey Across Three World Cup Finals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lionel Messi&#8217;s World Cup final journey began in <strong>2014<\/strong>, when Argentina faced Germany in Brazil. Despite an outstanding tournament, Argentina narrowly lost 1-0 in extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His second World Cup final came in <strong>2022<\/strong> in Qatar, where Argentina defeated France in one of the greatest finals in football history. Messi scored twice and played a crucial role in helping Argentina lift the FIFA World Cup after a gap of 36 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By starting another final, Messi established a unique record that reflects his sustained excellence over more than a decade at international level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Record_Beyond_Statistics\"><\/span>A Record Beyond Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting three FIFA World Cup finals is not merely a statistical achievement. It demonstrates a player&#8217;s ability to remain at the highest competitive level across multiple generations of footballers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi has represented Argentina in six FIFA World Cups and has consistently delivered exceptional performances under pressure. His leadership, vision, creativity, and goal-scoring ability have made him one of the greatest footballers in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The achievement also underlines Argentina&#8217;s continued success on the international stage under coach Lionel Scaloni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Achievement_Matters\"><\/span>Why This Achievement Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIFA World Cup is regarded as the most prestigious tournament in international football. Reaching even one World Cup final is considered a dream for most footballers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting in three finals requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exceptional fitness and longevity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent world-class performances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong leadership qualities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustained success by the national team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi&#8217;s achievement is expected to remain one of the most difficult records to break because of the intense competition and the four-year gap between World Cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Competitive_Examinations\"><\/span>Significance for Competitive Examinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports-related current affairs frequently appear in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and teaching recruitment examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lionel Messi became the <strong>first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He represented <strong>Argentina<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His World Cup finals came in <strong>2014, 2022, and 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Lionel-Messi-World-Cup-finals\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Lionel Messi World Cup finals\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto\" title=\"Lionel Messi World Cup finals\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lionel Messi World Cup finals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Sports_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Important Sports Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This achievement is an important sports current affairs topic because FIFA World Cup records are commonly asked in competitive examinations. Questions often focus on players, tournaments, host nations, champions, records, and significant milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_Sporting_Excellence\"><\/span>Example of Sporting Excellence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi&#8217;s accomplishment demonstrates the importance of consistency and long-term excellence. Remaining among the world&#8217;s best footballers across several World Cup cycles is extremely challenging due to injuries, competition, and changes in team dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Relevance\"><\/span>Exam Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Government examinations frequently include questions from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International sports events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FIFA World Cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Famous athletes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards and honours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, Police, and teaching examinations should remember this record as it has high current affairs value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_FIFA_World_Cup\"><\/span>History of the FIFA World Cup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIFA World Cup began in <strong>1930<\/strong> and is organised every four years by FIFA. It is the world&#8217;s biggest international football tournament and attracts billions of viewers globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Argentinas_World_Cup_Legacy\"><\/span>Argentina&#8217;s World Cup Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina has produced some of football&#8217;s greatest legends, including Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. The nation has won multiple FIFA World Cup titles and has consistently been among the strongest football teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Players_with_Multiple_Finals\"><\/span>Previous Players with Multiple Finals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Messi&#8217;s record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cafu appeared in three World Cup finals (1994, 1998, and 2002), but started only two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several legendary players reached multiple finals, but none had started three championship matches before Messi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CMessi_Creates_FIFA_World_Cup_History%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;Messi Creates FIFA World Cup History&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Lionel Messi became the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He achieved the milestone while representing Argentina.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>His World Cup finals were in 2014, 2022, and 2026.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>He surpassed Brazilian legend Cafu, who appeared in three finals but started only two.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The achievement is an important sports current affairs topic for competitive examinations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lionel Messi World Cup finals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>FAQs for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_became_the_first_player_to_start_three_FIFA_World_Cup_finals\"><\/span>1. Who became the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lionel Messi became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to start three finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_country_does_Lionel_Messi_represent\"><\/span>2. Which country does Lionel Messi represent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lionel Messi represents Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_which_FIFA_World_Cup_finals_did_Messi_start\"><\/span>3. In which FIFA World Cup finals did Messi start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi started in the FIFA World Cup finals of 2014, 2022, and 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_previous_player_held_the_record_for_appearing_in_three_World_Cup_finals\"><\/span>4. Which previous player held the record for appearing in three World Cup finals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cafu of Brazil appeared in three finals (1994, 1998, and 2002), but he started only two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_Messis_record_considered_historic\"><\/span>5. Why is Messi&#8217;s record considered historic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is historic because no player before him had started in three FIFA World Cup finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_World_Cup_did_Argentina_win_under_Messis_captaincy\"><\/span>6. Which World Cup did Argentina win under Messi&#8217;s captaincy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar under Messi&#8217;s captaincy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_team_did_Argentina_defeat_in_the_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_final\"><\/span>7. Which team did Argentina defeat in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina defeated France national football team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_was_the_result_of_the_2014_FIFA_World_Cup_final_for_Argentina\"><\/span>8. What was the result of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final for Argentina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina lost to Germany national football team 1-0 after extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_often_is_the_FIFA_World_Cup_held\"><\/span>9. 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