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Matt Damon and Tom Holland predict World Cup finalists
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Matt Damon and Tom Holland predict World Cup finalists

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland predicted teams for the 2026 World Cup final during a press event for their new film.
  • Damon, married to an Argentine, humorously stated Argentina is his team but also sees France as strong contenders.
  • Holland backed England, while both actors agreed France looks formidable, notably forgetting Spain in their predictions.

Actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland, promoting their new film "La Odisea," shared their predictions for the 2026 World Cup final during an interview with French media. When asked about potential finalists, Holland, who is English, expressed confidence in his home country, stating, "England looks dangerous; I can see a path to the final there." Damon, whose wife is Argentine, playfully acknowledged his in-laws, admitting he "couldn't go home" if he didn't pick Argentina. However, he also noted that "France looks very strong." Both actors ultimately agreed that France appears to be a formidable contender.

Damon has previously spoken about his strong connection to Argentina, particularly during the World Cup. He shared that his home displays both Argentine and American flags and that Lionel Messi holds a special place in his household, even joking that "Messi is more important than me; Argentina is my team." This sentiment was highlighted during an interview in Miami, where he enthusiastically cheered for Messi.

The article also briefly touches on Damon's personal life, recounting how he met his wife, Luciana Barroso, in 2003 while she was working as a waitress in Miami. Damon, already a well-established celebrity at the time, was drawn to her, leading to their eventual marriage.

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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.