This article was originally published on www.si.com as Report: Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal Set to Face Off for First Time in 2026. Reigning continental champions Argentina and Spain are set to play the Finalissima during the final international break before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A date has been pencilled in for the upcoming Finalissima clash between Spain and Argentina.That’s according to journalist Gaston Edul, who has revealed that as much will be played out in March of

"Lamine Yamal will be wearing the coveted No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona next season. On the day that he signed his extended contract until 2031, the player who recently turned 18, received the shirt bearing the famous number from president Joan Laporta", the club announced.