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Messi-Yamal Photo Goes Viral Before Argentina-Spain Final, Trump Attends

7/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A 2007 UNICEF photo of Lionel Messi bathing infant Lamine Yamal has gone viral as they prepare for the 2026 final.
Argentina and Spain will meet on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Argentina defending.
Messi said Yamal is among the best and that Argentina will try to stop him from winning.
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the final, where FIFA will award rings to the winners.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the United States hosted its first FIFA World Cup, with President Bill Clinton opening the Rose Bowl before about 94,000 fans, breaking the long-standing Europe-South America rotation. That set the stage for the 2026 tournament, the first World Cup shared by three nations (U.S., Canada, Mexico), highlighting North America’s expanding market.

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Story summary

A 2007 UNICEF photo of Lionel Messi bathing infant Lamine Yamal has gone viral as they prepare for the 2026 final.
Argentina and Spain will meet on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Argentina defending.
Messi said Yamal is among the best and that Argentina will try to stop him from winning.
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the final, where FIFA will award rings to the winners.

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