Lionel Messi embraces Lamine Yamal after World Cup final loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Following Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Lionel Messi shared an embrace with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal. This moment, captured after the match on July 19, 2026, reflects their history, dating back to Yamal's infancy. Messi expressed admiration for Yamal, calling him one of the best players in the world. The match likely marks Messi's final World Cup appearance, adding significance to the encounter between the two Barcelona stars.
- •Messi and Yamal embraced after Argentina-Spain final.
- •Argentina lost to Spain on July 19, 2026.
- •Messi referred to Yamal as one of the world's best.
- •The match likely marked Messi's final World Cup.
- •Their shared history includes photos from Yamal's infancy.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal hugging Lionel Messi after World Cup was perfect passing of the baton
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Lionel Messi embrace Lamine Yamal after World Cup final
"Messi's Argentina was unable to repeat as World Cup champion – but the GOAT still showed love for Spain's 19-year-old phenom.
"Two generations of soccer history came together for one beautiful moment here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:54 PMLamine Yamal hugging Lionel Messi after World Cup was perfect passing of the baton
Two generations of soccer history came together for one beautiful moment here.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:29 PMWatch Lionel Messi embrace Lamine Yamal after World Cup final
Messi's Argentina was unable to repeat as World Cup champion – but the GOAT still showed love for Spain's 19-year-old phenom.
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