World Cup Final: What Messi Told Me After Spain Beat Argentina - Lamine Yamal
Messi embraced Yamal after Spain’s 1-0 victory, and the 39-year-old said the final may have been his last World Cup match.
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi competing in the match.
- Personal history connected the two players, with their relationship dating back to Yamal's infancy when photos of Messi bathing the young talent during a charity photoshoot resurfaced.
- Reflecting on the unique full-circle moment, Messi said Friday, "I did the photo when he was a baby and to face him in the World Cup, it's crazy," calling Yamal one of the best players.
- The 39-year-old Messi likely played his final World Cup match, while 19-year-old Yamal has already won a European championship and a World Cup title in his young career.
- Following the result, Yamal and Messi embraced on the pitch at New York New Jersey Stadium, marking a symbolic moment of mutual respect between the veteran and the emerging champion.
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World Cup final: What Messi told me after Spain beat Argentina - Lamine Yamal
Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has revealed what Argentina captain, Lionel Messi told him after both teams’ World Cup final on Sunday. Yamal and Messi shared a moving hug after Spain defeated Argentina to win the World Cup in New Jersey. Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal gave the La Roja the win against Lionel Scaloni’s side. Speaking about […] World Cup final: What Messi told me after Spain beat Argentina – Lamine Yamal
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