2026 World Cup: Nobody expected this from Messi – Lamine Yamal

Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has hailed the level that Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has shown astatine the 2026 World Cup.

Yamal says cipher expected Messi to nutrient specified astonishing displays astatine this constituent of his career.

Messi presently leads the contention for the Golden Boot astatine the tourney with 8 goals.

The 39-year-old has besides scored successful 9 consecutive World Cup matches.

“Leo Messi has been unthinkable truthful far,” Yamal told Mundo Deportivo.

“We each cognize who’s Messi but… nary 1 expected this benignant of level astatine the World Cup.

“I’m truthful blessed for him.”

Messi volition beryllium hoping to animate Argentina again, erstwhile they play Switzerland successful the quarter-finals this weekend.

2026 World Cup: Nobody expected this from Messi – Lamine Yamal