Legendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has dismissed suggestions that Sunday's FIFA World Cup final is a battle between Lionel Messi and Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

If Germany to become a football powerhouse like before, Oliver Kahn feels the lessons of their revival can be found in Spain's model.

England were leading Argentina 1-0 until the 85th minute, but the defending champions scored two goals in eight minutes to turn the tide.

Previewing the last four, Kahn described Spain vs France as "one of the most fascinating tactical battles" of the tournament, with Spain's possession-based approach coming up against France's devastating counter-attacking game.

Oliver Kahn has no doubts over Germany's football quality despite the team's early elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Oliver Kahn praises Messi and Ronaldo's rivalry for pushing football to new heights with unmatched consistency and excellence over nearly two decades.

A former captain of Germany, Oliver Kahn represented his country from 1995 to 2006, earning 86 international caps and leading the national team to the FIFA World Cup 2002 final.

During his prime, Oliver Kahn established his reputation as arguably the best goalkeeper in the world through his intimidating aura and exceptional shot-stopping ability. However, Manuel Neuer went on to redefine the role entirely by acting as an eleventh outfield player.