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Argentina's Scaloni responds to Yamal's World Cup ambitions

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Argentina's Scaloni responds to Yamal's World Cup ambitions

Summary

Lamine Yamal expressed his desire to face Argentina in the World Cup final, highlighting his admiration for Lionel Messi. After Spain's quarter-final victory over Belgium, Yamal suggested that their upcoming semi-final against France feels like a final. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni agreed with Yamal’s view on Spain's status as a favorite. Yamal's hopes of meeting Messi in the final represent both sporting significance and personal ambition for the young Barcelona star as he seeks to establish his own legacy.

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By the Numbers

•Lamine Yamal admires Lionel Messi and hopes to face Argentina.
•Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the semi-finals.
•Scaloni acknowledged Spain as a World Cup favorite.
•Yamal aims to build his own legacy, parallel to Messi.
•Spain competes against France in the semi-final.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina boss responds to Lamine Yamal’s World Cup statement: ‘I don’t think he is wrong’

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Lamine Yamal has never made a secret of the admiration he holds for Lionel Messi, but with the FIFA World Cup entering its decisive stages, the Barcelona winger has made it clear that sentiment will n...
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