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'Very prophetic' - Brady asks Messi about picture of him, Yamal

NEW YORK -- In a fun meeting between the NFL’s greatest player of all time and arguably soccer’s, Tom Brady asked Lionel Messi about the picture that has followed this World Cup final since the matchup was set: the Argentina icon bathing Lamine Yamal as a baby. Brady described the image as “very prophetic,” with Yamal now playing in his first World Cup and Messi potentially preparing for his last.

World Cup 2026 Most Assists odds: Predictions and betting analysis

While goals get the headlines, they wouldn’t happen without the assists. Who will be the 2026 World Cup’s top creator at this summer’s finals?

Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

A bold new look for La Roja: inside Spain’s striking 2026 World Cup shirts.

Mbappe ruled out of BdO race with Messi in the mix for No.9

Kylian Mbappe is considered to be out of the running for Ballon d’Or recognition in 2026, with Jeremie Aliadiere conceding to GOAL that World Cup heartache with France is likely to have dashed those dreams. Les Bleus’ all-time leading goalscorer has never got his hands on the Golden Ball, and will need to wait another 12 months before staking another claim to the most prestigious of individual honours.

'I want to play with Cubarsi!' - Dutch wonderkid reveals Barcelona dream

Twente youngster Ruud Nijstad has admitted his long-term ambition is to play alongside Pau Cubarsi at Barcelona after being impressed by the Spain international's display against Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the highly rated Dutch defender insists his immediate focus remains on continuing his development with the Eredivisie club.

‘Give it my all’ - Messi, Argentina ride belief into WC final

Argentina’s comeback against England demonstrated the belief surrounding Lionel Messi. Now Spain stand between the holders and a historic second straight World Cup title.