Topps to release 1-of-1 card featuring Messi and Yamal photo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Topps announced plans to produce a 1-of-1 trading card of the iconic photograph showing Lionel Messi holding Lamine Yamal. The photo, which gained popularity during the 2026 World Cup, is set to feature in the Topps Stadium Club UCC set later this year. The image has a rich backstory, originating from a charity drive for UNICEF where Yamal's family won a raffle for the chance to pose with a Barça player, ultimately capturing Messi. The card's release is anticipated by collectors who follow Messi's career.
- •Topps announces 1-of-1 card featuring Messi and Yamal's viral photo.
- •Photo gained attention during the 2026 World Cup.
- •Originated from a UNICEF charity calendar project.
- •Card set to appear in the Topps Stadium Club UCC later this year.
- •Collectors can look forward to acquiring this unique card.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Topps turning iconic Lionel Messi-Lamine Yamal picture into 1-of-1 trading card
"Collectors can hunt for the card in the Topps Stadium Club UCC set later this year.
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