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Ronaldo: Spain to Easily Beat Messi's Argentina in Final
19 Jul
Summary
- Ronaldo predicts an easy victory for Spain over Argentina in the World Cup final.
- He believes Spain's possession-based game will dominate Messi's team.
- Spain aims for their second World Cup title, Argentina for their fourth.
Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario has predicted a comfortable victory for Spain against defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the New York, New Jersey Stadium. Ronaldo stated that Spain and France were his pre-tournament favorites, and with France eliminated, he expects Spain to triumph easily.
He elaborated that Spain's ability to control possession could be decisive. According to Ronaldo, if Spain secures an early lead, Argentina may struggle to mount a comeback. Spain are aiming to win their second World Cup title, having previously won in 2010, while Argentina seek their fourth title in what is anticipated to be Lionel Messi's final international appearance.
Ronaldo acknowledged Argentina's impressive journey to the final, especially after their 2022 victory. His own World Cup pedigree, including winning in 1994 and starring in 2002, lends weight to his predictions.
