Topps announced Monday that it will release a one-of-one trading card featuring the widely circulated photograph of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding a young Lamine Yamal, an image that became a viral sensation throughout this year's World Cup as the two players' paths eventually crossed on soccer's biggest stage.

The card, which the company confirmed via a post on X, will be inserted into boxes of Topps Stadium Club UCC later this year. "The iconic Messi & Yamal photoshoot is going on a 1-of-1 trading card," Topps wrote in its announcement, sharing an image of the card alongside the post.

The iconic Messi & Yamal photoshoot is going on a 1-of-1 trading card 🥹Arriving in Topps Stadium Club UCC later this year. pic.twitter.com/gDWljwXLJ7— Topps (@Topps) July 20, 2026

The iconic Messi & Yamal photoshoot is going on a 1-of-1 trading card 🥹Arriving in Topps Stadium Club UCC later this year. pic.twitter.com/gDWljwXLJ7

A photo that predates Yamal's rise to stardom

The photograph at the center of the card dates back to a period when Yamal, now a 19-year-old rising star at FC Barcelona, was still an infant, and Messi was already established as one of the sport's most decorated players during his own time with the Catalan club, where he became a global star and won numerous trophies. The original photo session came about through a........

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