NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi and Spain youngster Lamine Yamal shared a heartfelt hug after the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, giving fans one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.

From the viral photo of Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal to Donald Trump's presence and the NFL-style half-time show.

Messi reflects on his viral 2007 photo with baby Lamine Yamal ahead of the Argentina vs Spain World Cup final, and what it means for sports tokenization.