2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi’s prediction

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Lionel Messi will participate in the World Cup this summer with Argentina. But the Albiceleste will have a hard time keeping their trophy according to La Pulga.

Executioner of France in the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Argentina is putting its title on the line this summer in the United States. With a first phase which will see the Albiceleste challenge Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Not without a master asset up his sleeve: his stainless captain Lionel Messi.

The Argentinians will then seek a fourth star. Not easy, believes La Pulga, well aware of the current limitations of his team. If he values ​​his country ” in a good position “, during an interview given to the Argentinian host Pollo Alvarez and broadcast on YouTube, Lionel Messi underlines that ”
a lot of guys are injured or lacking rhythm ”, while announcing “ a united and competitive group “.

France among the big favorites cited

Spontaneously, by the 48 nations involved across the Atlantic from June 11 to July 19, the former Blaugrana and Parisian cites the French team among the big favorites of the competition. “ Ahead of us are other favorites in better shapehe notes. France is very good again and has many top players. »

Lionel Messi does not forget to also quote pell-mell “
Spain, Brazil, Germany, England and Portugal “, without forgetting ” a possible surprise “. For sure, the current Inter Miami player does not imagine hanging up his boots for this 2026 World Cup.
I love playing football and I will do it until I can’t… »