- Lionel Messi can further cement his GOAT legacy — possibly becoming the oldest player to win back‑to‑back World Cups and extending his tournament records if Argentina beats Spain.
- 19‑year‑old Lamine Yamal is Spain’s breakout teen star in his World Cup debut, already the youngest starter/scorer for Spain and a key reason they’ve been unbeaten since his arrival.
- Major League Soccer got a boost from the tournament, with a record 45 active MLS players participating — including finalists Messi and Inter Miami’s Rodrigo De Paul — raising the league’s profile.
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