Past meets present: Messi, Yamal's unique 18-year-old connection ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 final - The Tribune
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to meet on the football pitch for the first time as defending champions Argentina take on Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New Jersey on July 19 (local time), but the two stars share a connection that dates back more than 18 years.