Lamine Yamal praises Messi while discussing World Cup ambitions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Lamine Yamal spoke about Lionel Messi after the latter scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a recent World Cup match. Yamal asserts Messi's status as the greatest player of all time and emphasizes his own desire to enjoy the game rather than rack up goals. Looking ahead, Yamal expressed excitement about potentially facing Argentina in the tournament, highlighting Spain's ambition to defeat top teams. The anticipated match between Argentina and Spain may take place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
- •Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in World Cup action.
- •Yamal claims Messi is the best player ever.
- •Yamal seeks enjoyment over individual scoring records.
- •Spain aims to challenge top teams like Argentina in the tournament.
- •A future matchup between Spain and Argentina is possible.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘My style is different’ – Lamine Yamal talks Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and World Cup 2026
"The teenager says there is no doubt when it comes to the GOAT debate.
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