Year-Old Bath Photo Foretold World Cup Clash A 2007 photo of Messi bathing infant Yamal symbolizes generational clash in World Cup final

France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday as they take on a Spain team that combines flair with defensive steel. More than a month since this mammoth World Cup kicked off,

The World Cup enters its final four days with anticipation building for the Golden Ball award. Michael Olise of France has been a key playmaker for his team's attack. Lamine Yamal of Spain is crucial for his team's chances in the semi-finals.

Lionel Messi once gave Lamine Yamal a bath. It is one of football’s strangest stories. Now, nearly two decades later, they will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with the biggest prize in the sport on the line.

If Spain and Argentina win their respective semi-final matches, the FIFA final will be unlike any other in the history of the sport. And the story behind it goes back almost 2 decades.

FOX Sports soccer analysts Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović reacted to Argentina's comeback win over England on Wednesday, but the debate quickly shifted to an even bigger question. Who will win the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain?

Following a 2-1 victory over England, defending champions Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational matchup between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

Ahead of the Spain vs. Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup final, we picked a combined XI featuring Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Emiliano Martínez.