Lamine Yamal dreams of World Cup final against Argentina and Messi jersey
Spain star Lamine Yamal has revealed his ultimate World Cup ambition: reaching the final to face Argentina and swapping shirts with Lionel Messi.

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Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has shared his grand ambitions for the current World Cup. The gifted winger has openly admitted that his ultimate dream is to guide his nation to the final and face Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Beyond the collective goal of winning the tournament, the teenager holds a specific personal desire: to secure the rare opportunity to swap jerseys with the former Barca icon. When asked during an interview about his preferred exchange, Yamal gave a clear answer: he wants Messi's shirt.
Yamal also took a moment to praise the tournament's surprises, highlighting Morocco hero Ismael Saibari. The forward, who recently secured a transfer to Bayern Munich, made a significant impact before his campaign was cruelly cut short by an injury sustained against Canada.
Before any dream final can become a reality, Spain faces a formidable challenge in Friday's quarter-final against an unbeaten Belgium side at the Los Angeles Stadium. Yamal remains focused on making further history, aiming to extend his record as the youngest Spanish player to start three knockout games in the competition.
Meanwhile, Argentina and Messi, currently riding a 12-match winning streak, are preparing for their own quarter-final test against Switzerland this Sunday in Kansas City. The road ahead remains difficult for both sides as they push for glory.