By taking the field on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, Lionel Messi secured his place in FIFA World Cup history. By making his third career appearance for Argentina in a World Cup final, the superstar became only the second player ever to play in three separate World Cup finals.
The only other male player to achieve three World Cup final appearances is Brazilian legend Cafu, who played in three consecutive finals from 1994 to 2002. Cafu still holds the unique distinction of being the sole player to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals.
Messi's history in the tournament's final match began in 2014, when Argentina suffered a 1
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