Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said they won't man-mark Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. "But will we be paying a lot of attention to him? Yes," he added. When asked about comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Messi, the 65-year-old responded, "Lamine has to be Lamine. Messi is...an example to all young footballers."