Slideshow preview ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain (July 19, 2026).

Lionel Messi (Argentina) vs Lamine Yamal (Spain), 2026 World Cup final. AFP or licensors

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Lionel Messi (Argentina) vs Lamine Yamal (Spain), 2026 World Cup final

 (ROBERTO SCHMIDT ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP)

Lamine Yamal (Spain) contre Lionel Messi (Argentina) 2026 World Cup

 (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP)

Lamine Yamal vs France, 2026 World Cup semifinal

 (FRANCK FIFE/AFP)

Lionel Messi vs England, 2026 World Cup semifinal.

 (THOMAS COEX/AFP)

Lionel Messi vs England, 2026 World Cup semifinal.

 (THOMAS COEX/AFP)

Mosaic artwork depicting Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

 (ARMEND NIMANI/AFP)

Lionel Messi holding baby Lamine Yamal.
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