Spain will face France in the semifinal clash of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 15 at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington. However, Lamine Yamal feels that Spain will overcome the France threat in the semifinal and reach the summit clash and opened up on the possibility of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final of the prestigious tournament.
Lamine Yamal reflects on facing Lionel Messi in FIFA WC final
In an interaction with DAZN, the 19-year-old winger was asked if there's a possibility of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in the summit clash of the FIFA World Cup. The interviewer used an interesting way to ask, as he showed Lamine a viral picture where Messi is giving a bath during his childhood and questioned if this picture can get a recreation in the summit clash.
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"Lamine, could this photo become the World Cup final?” asked the journalist.
In response, Lamine admitted that the matchup in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final would be a feast for everyone in the world. Talking further, Lamine jokingly said that he and Messi have grown up a little and admitted that he would love to face the Argentine icon in the final.
"It would be an amazing match for everyone. I've grown a little, and I think Leo has too. I hope it happens. I'd love to face Messi in a World Cup final." said Yamal.
How has Lamine performed in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The star Barcelona winger has endured a silent campaign at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but has managed to help Spain with his creativity. It seems like the teen-sensation is dealing with the hamstring injury he endured just before the end of the domestic season with Barcelona.
Spain would hope that Yamal brings his best game in the important clash and continue his top record against the France national team.