Yamal hugging Messi

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Published: July 20, 2026, 02:19 AM GST Last updated: July 20, 2026, 04:49 PM GST

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Lamine Yamal stepped forward to console Lionel Messi, star of the Argentine national team, after Spain won the 2026 World Cup on Sunday at the expense of the South American team.

Spain clinched the 2026 World Cup and earned its second star after Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 1056th minute, assisted by his teammate Nico Williams.

Yamal had previously stepped forward after Spain's victory over Portugal and went to console Cristiano Ronaldo following the defeat by the same score at that time.

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