India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal gave fans an insight into his love for football after he was spotted attending a FIFA World Cup party in the United States. The elegant left-hander shared moments from the round of 32 match between France and Sweden on social media, where he was seen soaking up the atmosphere at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. However, it was not only his presence in the room that caught attention, but also the shirt he chose to wear.
Yashasvi Jaiswal shows his admiration for Lionel Messi
Jaiswal attracted attention for playing sports About Lionel Messi Argentina’s iconic number 10 jersey even though Argentina did not participate in the match. The cricketer shared an Instagram video from the stadium with the caption ‘Bucket List’, suggesting that watching a FIFA World Cup match in person had been one of his lifelong dreams.
The gesture quickly caught the attention of fans on social media, with many appreciating the crossover between cricket and football. Wearing Messi’s shirt reflected Jaiswal’s admiration for the Argentine legend as he enjoyed one of the greatest spectacles in world football.
Here is the video:
Yashashvi Jaiswal also knows that Lionel Messi is the GOAT 🐐 🔥 pic.twitter.com/e6xpxZ8CVT
– IPL X News (@IPLXNews) July 1, 2026
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Jaiswal enjoys a break before India’s Test duties
The FIFA World Cup outing comes during Jaiswal’s break from international cricket after he was left out of India’s ODI squad following the return of senior batsmen. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. His omission came despite scoring an unbeaten century against Afghanistangenerating debates between fans and experts.
One of the few Indian batsmen to score centuries in all three international formats, Jaiswal remains a key part of India’s red-ball plans. He is expected to return to action in India’s upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lankawhere he is expected to once again play a leading role at the head of order.
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