2026 World Cup: Messi picks top six contenders for trophy

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Argentina

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2026 World Cup: Messi picks top six contenders for trophy

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has named the top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. He stated that the current champions, Argentina, are right to dream of back-to-back success, but warned that teams like France and Spain are in better shape. Messi also highlighted Brazil, Portugal, Germany, and England as teams to watch out for.

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