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Spain and Argentina are set to clash in New Jersey for the highly anticipated World Cup title. The grand finale of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together the reigning South American champions and the European powerhouse, eager for another triumph. However, the biggest story in the "La Roja" camp began even before the opening whistle.
Spanish super-talent Lamine Yamal has officially become the first and only footballer in the history of world football to play in both a European Championship final and a World Cup final during his teenage years (before turning 20).
The historic moment for Spanish football was amplified when head coach Luis de la Fuente named Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí in the starting lineup. With this, they became only the fourth and fifth teenagers in football history to start a World Cup final. Before them, only three legendary names achieved this feat: Pelé (in 1958 for Brazil), Giuseppe Bergomi (in 1982 for Italy), and Kylian Mbappé (in 2018 for France). In all three previous instances, their teams ultimately won the final and lifted the trophy.
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