It won't be easy. Lionel Messi names the main favorites for the 2026 World Cup

The upcoming World Cup promises to be absolutely thrilling!

Details: In a recent interview with Pollo Alvarez, Argentine genius Lionel Messi revealed his shortlist of national teams he considers the main favorites for the forthcoming World Cup.

Leo admitted that Argentina faces plenty of tough rivals, including Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo:

“There are other favorites ahead of us [Argentina]—teams that are arriving in better shape than we are.

France is once again very strong, packed with top-level players. Spain, Brazil—they are always among the contenders. Portugal, I think, now also has a very competitive squad,” Messi acknowledged.

The Argentina national team are the reigning world champions after defeating France in the final of the 2022 World Cup. Previously, Leo Messi admitted that the upcoming World Cup will be the last of his career.

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