With the World Cup 2026 final set for Sunday, July 19th, 2026, between Spain and Argentina, France 24 English took to the streets of New York to ask football supporters which player they prefer: rising star Lamine Yamal or legendary Lionel Messi. The informal survey captured fan opinions just hours before the highly anticipated match kickoff.

The event highlights the contrasting appeal of Yamal, representing the future of football, and Messi, an iconic figure in the sport. The final showdown between their teams has sparked widespread interest across Europe and beyond.

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