New Jersey, July 19 -- Argentina captain and legendary footballer Lionel Messi equalled Brazil great Cafu's record for the most appearances in a FIFA World Cup final after taking the field against Spain in the 2026 summit clash at MetLife Stadium on Saturday (Local Time).

With his appearance in the title clash, Messi featured in his third FIFA World Cup final, drawing level with former Brazil captain Cafu, according to the Guinness World Records' X handle.

The 39-year-old added yet another milestone to his glittering career, having previously led Argentina to the World Cup finals in 2014 and 2022 before making a third appearance in 2026.

Earlier, Messi also became the oldest outfield player to start a FIFA World Cup final at 39 years a...