India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal gave fans a glimpse of his love for football after he was spotted attending a FIFA World Cup match in the United States. The stylish left-hander shared moments from the France vs Sweden Round of 32 fixture on social media, where he was seen soaking in the atmosphere at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. However, it was not just his presence at the venue that grabbed attention, but also the jersey he chose to wear.
Yashasvi Jaiswal shows his admiration for Lionel Messi
Jaiswal turned heads by sporting Lionel Messi’s iconic Argentina No. 10 jersey despite Argentina not being involved in the fixture. The cricketer shared an Instagram reel from the stadium with the caption “Bucket List,” suggesting that watching a FIFA World Cup match in person had been one of his long-standing dreams.
The gesture quickly caught the attention of fans across social media, with many appreciating the crossover between cricket and football. Wearing Messi’s jersey reflected Jaiswal’s admiration for the Argentine legend while he enjoyed one of football’s biggest global spectacles.
Here’s the video:
Yashashvi Jaiswal also knows that Lionel Messi is the GOAT 🐐 🔥 pic.twitter.com/e6xpxZ8CVT
— IPL X News (@IPLXNews) July 1, 2026
Jaiswal enjoying break ahead of India’s Test assignments
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 batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. His omission came despite scoring an unbeaten century against Afghanistan, sparking discussions among fans and experts.
One of only a handful of Indian batters 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 Lanka, where he will once again be expected to play a leading role at the top of the order.
