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Spain vs Argentina: Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal at the heart of a World Cup final pitting two footballing philosophies against each other

Jul 19, 2026, 12:00 PM· 12 hours ago· Original: FR→ EN

Espagne-Argentine : Lionel Messi et Lamine Yamal au cœur d’une finale de Coupe du monde opposant deux philosophies de jeu

La Roja, European champions, face La Albiceleste, the defending champions, in the ultimate match of the 2026 World Cup. An encounter that could symbolize the passing of the torch between two football stars: legendary Lionel Messi and prodigy Lamine Yamal.

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