Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi share heartfelt moment after Spain’s World Cup win

Of course it all came full circle. Following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time World Cup final win over Argentina on Sunday, Lamine Yamal did the most veteran, mature move. Soon after the final whistle, Lionel Messi sat on the MetLife Stadium pitch to take in the loss that ended Argentina’s chance to repeat as champions. Spotting the legend, Yamal walked over to Messi, who stood up to share a moment with the 19-year-old phenom. The two shared an emotional hug and privately shared words. Spain’s Lamine Yamal (19) shakes hands with Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) after Spain’s victory in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. AP Photo/Seth Wenig Greatness comes full circle.Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi share a moment af