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Teen Stars Shine in World Cup Final Showdown
19 Jul
Summary
- Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi are the youngest teenagers to start a World Cup final.
- Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals.
- Spain and Argentina vie for World Cup glory, with Spain seeking their second title.
Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi have achieved a historic milestone by starting in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina. Aged 19 years and 7 days and 19 years and 179 days respectively, they are among the youngest players ever to feature in such a prestigious match.
Yamal and Cubarsi join an elite group of players like Pele, Giuseppe Bergomi, and Kylian Mbappe, who also started World Cup finals as teenagers. Mbappe is currently leading the Golden Boot race with 10 goals, closely followed by Lionel Messi. Spain is aiming for their second World Cup title, while Argentina is pursuing their fourth championship.
Coach Luis de la Fuente has maintained Spain's winning lineup from their semi-final victory. The final match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey promises an exciting contest between two footballing giants.
