NewsA first at the World Cup from Messi and Yamal

A first at the World Cup from Messi and Yamal

A first at the World Cup from Messi and Yamal

19.07.2026 23:01

The 20-year age gap between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal was the largest age difference in a World Cup final.

In the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain faced Argentina in a championship match in New York City, USA.

MESSI AND YAMAL MAKE HISTORY

The key players in the championship battle between Spain and Argentina, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, made tournament history with their age difference. Argentine Messi turned 39 last month, while 19-year-old Yamal celebrated his birthday during the tournament.

FIRST WORLD CUP FINAL

This was the first World Cup final in tournament history where the starting 11 lineups of the competing teams featured players with an age difference of more than 20 years.

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