Hours before the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, excitement reached its peak for both teams, especially the stars of the two sides, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.

On Sunday morning, Lionel Messi posted an emotional message on social media, assuring everyone that whatever the result of tonight's match, they have already written "a story we will never forget."

According to Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Lamine Yamal followed the same path this afternoon and posted a message on his Instagram account before playing in a World Cup final for the first time in his career.

The Spanish national team and Barcelona star, who is only 19 years old, wrote: "For you and for the streets," and accompanied these words with a picture of himself as a child.

An inspiring message from Yamal, who seeks to continue his brilliant career by adding another title with the Spanish national team after Euro 2024.

Before the semi-final match against France, La Roja coach Luis de la Fuente stated that "Lamine's big day at the World Cup has not yet come."