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Messi and Yamal meet in World Cup final
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Argentina face Spain in the World Cup 2026 final, a generational duel between Lionel Messi (39) and Lamine Yamal (19).
Messi remains Argentina's decisive force, producing goals, assists, and match-altering interventions throughout the tournament.
Yamal, who turned 19 during the tournament, is already a European champion and central to Spain and Barcelona.
The final is not a ceremonial transfer of power but a collision of two versions of football's present.
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