What were the chances of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meeting in a FIFA World Cup final?

For years, it seemed almost impossible. A teenager who once appeared in an iconic photo with Messi as a baby somehow grew up to face his childhood idol on football's biggest stage.

In this video, we break down the incredible story behind Messi and Yamal, the astonishing odds that made this final so unlikely, and how fate seemed to bring their journeys together in one unforgettable match.

From that famous photoshoot to the biggest game in world football, this is one of the most remarkable stories the sport has ever produced. Did you ever think Messi and Yamal would meet in a World Cup final ?

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #45 🏆:

➡️ Why Paredes didn't get a red card

➡️ Zlatan reacts to Paredes' outburst

➡️ A woman accuses Olise of having a secret daughter with her

➡️ Did Vinicius get plastic surgery on his face because of Neymar?

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #44 🏆:➡️ Vinicius's new face after his chin surgery➡️ Yamal reveals what Messi told him after the game➡️ Yamal goes wild during the celebrations in Spain➡️ Photos from Mbappé and Ester Expósito's vacation

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #43 🏆 :

➡️ The reason why Paredes lost his temper

➡️ What Messi and Yamal said to each other after the game

➡️ The Argentines' unsportsmanlike gesture during Spain's celebration

➡️ What Yamal was doing during the altercation

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #41 🏆:

➡️ Messi's punchline before the World Cup final

➡️ Messi reveals the truth behind the photo of him giving Yamal a bath

➡️ Scaloni's crazy tactic to stop Lamine Yamal

➡️ Deschamps explains why he subbed out Rabiot at halftime against Spain

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #39 🏆 :

➡️ Bellingham reveals what Messi said to him during their altercation

➡️ Argentinians face possible suspension because of this banner

➡️ The truth behind the photo of Messi giving Yamal a bath

➡️ Mbappé's reaction after Yamal's penalty kick

Argentina are Spain will decide the 2026 World Cup in one of the most epic Finals of all time.

Messi v Yamal, South America v Europe... And a BIG stack of money awaiting for whoever ends up winning the game.

FIFA has assigned an incredible money prize for the World Cup Champions, but here's the plot twist : The true winners, at least on a financial way, are the teams who got knocked out in the Group Stage.

Yes, as you read. Join us as we discover the insane distribution of money and what each Association decided to do with it!

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #38 🏆 :

➡️Lamine Yamal trashtalks France again after the game

➡️Mbappé explains why France lost to Spain

➡️Cherki defends Lucas Digne after the game

➡️Deschamps' surprising comments after the game

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #37 🏆 :

➡️Yamal turns up the heat ahead of France vs. Spain

➡️Michael Olise praised by Lamine Yamal during press conference

➡️Ester Expósito's choice between Mbappé and Spain

➡️The truth about the raccoon Erling Haaland brought back to Norway

On the agenda for this World Cup daily update #36 🏆 :➡️ French players respond to Yamal before the semi-final➡️ Former Spanish Prime Minister's racist remarks about France➡️ Rodri reprimands Yamal after his comments➡️ Why Argentina vs. England is much more than just a game#worldcup #france #yamal #spain #rodri #football