Spain star Lamine Yamal has hailed Lionel Messi for his incredible performances at the 2026 World Cup, saying no one expected the 39-year-old to dominate at this level.
Messi has scored eight goals at the tournament and created the most chances of any player, cementing his status as one of the standout performers. Yamal said: “Leo Messi has been INCREDIBLE so far.
We all know who Messi is, but no one expected this sort of level at the World Cup.” Messi’s performances have positioned him perfectly for a record ninth Ballon d’Or should Argentina go all the way. He will now hope to lead Argentina past Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
Key Points:
Messi, at 39, is defying age with record-breaking performances
He has scored eight goals and created the most chances at the tournament
His dominance could secure a record ninth Ballon d’Or
Young stars like Yamal are looking up to Messi as a role model
Argentina’s title hopes rest heavily on Messi’s shoulders
Messi will lead Argentina against Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Even if Argentina exit, his performances will be remembered as one of the greatest individual showings in World Cup history.
Sources: Mundo Deportivo
