Netanyahu to Milei: 'We Support Argentina' Ahead of World Cup Final

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his support for Argentina as the nation prepares to compete in the 2026 World Cup final. Netanyahu conveyed his well wishes to Argentine President Javier Milei in a phone call from his Jerusalem office.

During the conversation, Netanyahu stated, "Javier, you are a friend. A good friend. We support you and we support Argentina in many ways, including tomorrow. Good luck!" The call, which included Argentina's ambassador to Israel, Axel Wahnish, underscored the diplomatic ties between the two nations.

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Javier, you are a friend. A good friend. We support you and we support Argentina in many ways, including tomorrow. Good luck!

President Milei, speaking in Spanish, expressed his gratitude for Netanyahu's words, acknowledging the Israeli leader's support for Argentina. The prime minister further demonstrated his solidarity by posing for photographs with Ambassador Wahnish. He was seen wearing an Argentine national team jersey, the Albiceleste, and holding a specially designed Trionda ball for the Argentine squad, even playfully heading the ball towards the ambassador.

The exchange highlights a moment of international camaraderie centered around the highly anticipated World Cup final.

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He is a friend, I thank him very much for his words when he said he was rooting for Argentina.