Ronaldo Nazário predicts 'easy' World Cup final win for Spain over Argentina

Brazilian football icon Ronaldo Nazário has declared Spain the clear favorite to win the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, predicting an "easy" victory for La Roja. Nazário, a three-time World Cup winner, stated that Spain has been the most solid team throughout the tournament and will impose their style of play to lift the trophy on July 19 in New York/New Jersey.

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Spain will easily win the final against Argentina.

Speaking on his digital channel, Nazário highlighted Spain's consistent performance and a recognizable playing identity, influenced by Pep Guardiola and developed over years. He believes this style, particularly their control of possession, will make it difficult for Argentina to recover the ball and respond, especially if they fall behind.

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Spain has been the most solid team during the 2026 World Cup.

Nazário pointed to Spain's collective functioning and current footballing level as sufficient to overcome the reigning world champions. He anticipates that Spain's game management will be the key difference in a final featuring two distinct approaches and star players capable of deciding any match.

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The collective functioning and footballing level shown during the championship are enough to overcome the reigning world champion.

Despite his strong lean towards Spain, Nazário also praised Argentina's tournament run, calling it a success and noting their ability to overcome difficult moments. He recalled instances where Argentina came back from behind, showcasing their mental strength and competitive spirit under Lionel Scaloni. He also lauded Lionel Messi for continuing to write memorable World Cup chapters and emphasized Argentina's character, sacrifice, and personality throughout the competition.

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Argentina's run during the 2026 World Cup has been a success.