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Most World Cup finals as a player

Only player with 3 finals.

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At a glance

2 entries share the top spot with 3 finals. The list has 10 entries, from 3 at the top down to 2 at the bottom. The top 5 average 2.4 finals per entry.

  1. 1
    CafúBrazilië

    1994 🏆, 1998, 2002 🏆

    3
    finals
  2. 1
    Lothar MatthäusDuitsland

    1982, 1986, 1990 🏆

    3
    finals
  3. 3
    PeléBrazilië

    1958 🏆, 1970 🏆

    2
    finals
  4. 3
    Diego MaradonaArgentinië

    1986 🏆, 1990

    2
    finals
  5. 3
    Franz BeckenbauerDuitsland

    1966, 1974 🏆

    2
    finals
  6. 3
    Karl-Heinz RummeniggeWest-Duitsland

    1982, 1986

    2
    finals
  7. 3
    Paul BreitnerWest-Duitsland

    1974 🏆, 1982

    2
    finals
  8. 3
    Zinedine ZidaneFrankrijk

    1998 🏆, 2006

    2
    finals
  9. 3
    Kylian MbappéFrankrijk

    2018, 2022

    2
    finals
  10. 3
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2014 🏆, 2022

    2
    finals
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most World Cup finals as a player"?
Cafú is number 1 with 3 finals.
What is the top 3 of "Most World Cup finals as a player"?
The top 3: 1. Cafú (3 finals), 1. Lothar Matthäus (3 finals), 3. Pelé (2 finals).
How many finals does Cafú have?
Cafú has 3 finals.

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