FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi Breaks Cafu's Record with Third Final
Messi assisted both late goals as Argentina rallied past England 2-1 and moved him into a record third World Cup final, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, defeated England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, advancing to the championship match.
- The 39-year-old Messi reached his third career FIFA World Cup final, matching a historic milestone after appearing in six different tournaments throughout his career.
- Messi assisted on two late strikes to secure the comeback victory: Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute before substitute Lautaro Martinez headed the winner in stoppage time.
- Argentina will now face Spain in Sunday's final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as defending World Cup champions.
- Only Brazilian wing-back Cafu has previously appeared in three FIFA World Cup finals; if Argentina beats Spain, they become the third nation to defend the title after Italy and Brazil.
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