Lionel Messi makes history by captaining Argentina in a third World Cup final. Multiple reports say Messi previously led the team in the 2014 and 2022 finals, and he now becomes the first player to captain a nation in three World Cup finals. The final is set against Spain, according to the outlets. Argentina reaches the championship match after a comeback win against England in their semifinal. Spain advances after defeating France in their semifinal. Several sources also note Messi’s aim to win consecutive World Cup titles with Argentina, following the team’s prior success. The coverage centers on the milestone of Messi’s leadership across multiple World Cup finals, while the other articles also recap how both finalist teams qualify for the final through semifinal results. No other outlets cited additional context or alternative figures; the key common points are Messi’s unique three-final captaincy and the semifinal paths that set up Argentina versus Spain.