World Cup: FIFA wants Lionel Messi to reach final - Ex-England star, Joe Cole

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Argentina

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World Cup: FIFA wants Lionel Messi to reach final - Ex-England star, Joe Cole

Former England midfielder Joe Cole claimed that FIFA wants Lionel Messi to reach the 2026 World Cup final. He made the remarks ahead of the semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta. Cole mentioned a subconscious desire from FIFA for Messi to succeed and warned England about Argentinian antics. England defeated Norway in the quarter-finals, while Argentina beat Switzerland. The final is set for July 19 against Spain.

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