Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06am on 20 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal shared an emotional embrace after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup, creating a memorable moment symbolising football's changing generations. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute, securing Spain's second World Cup title. Argentina's challenge intensified after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time of normal time, with Lionel Scaloni's side failing to register a shot on or off target until the 115th minute. Following the final whistle, Messi and Yamal shared a brief conversation, recalling their iconic connection dating back to the 2007 UNICEF photoshoot.
