Yamal was also asked about Messi and Kylian Mbappe making goalscoring starts to the World Cup and is not feeling the pressure to match the two superstars.
“My style of play is different, I want to enjoy myself, to win, I don’t want to score 16 goals and get eliminated in the semifinals.
As one of the favorites, Spain could end up facing Argentina at World Cup 2026.
“In the end, to win the World Cup, you have to beat the best.
Who would come out on top if Argentina do play Spain at World Cup 2026?
(COMBO) This combination of file pictures created on November 14, 2025, shows Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal (L) walking onto the pitch prior to the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Spain and France in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on June 5, 2025, and Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi looking on during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Colombia at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on June 10, 2025. The Finalissima between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain will be played in March on neutral ground, said CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez on November 20, 2025, in Asuncion, speaking to AFP and a Paraguayan media outlet. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO and Franck FIFE / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images
The 38-year-old showed his greatness yet again in a 3-0 win over Algeria and Yamal says there is no doubt whatsoever that Messi is the best player ever to grace the beautiful game.
“Every match proves he’s the best in history. If anyone has doubts, it’s because they’re looking for them. There’s nothing more to say. My idol is Neymar, but Messi is the best,” he told RTVE.
Yamal was also asked about Messi and Kylian Mbappe making goalscoring starts to the World Cup and is not feeling the pressure to match the two superstars.
“My style of play is different, I want to enjoy myself, to win, I don’t want to score 16 goals and get eliminated in the semifinals. That’s not what I’m looking for,” he added.
As one of the favorites, Spain could end up facing Argentina at World Cup 2026. It’s a match-up that excites Yamal.
“In the end, to win the World Cup, you have to beat the best. If we don’t face them in the round of 32, maybe in the final. We are Spain and we want to play against the best,” he added.
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