Ronaldo predicts 'easy' Spain victory over Argentina in World Cup final

Former Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário is confident that Spain will secure an easy victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. He anticipates Spain's exceptional style of play, which he attributes in part to Pep Guardiola's philosophy, will be too much for Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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I think Spain wins easily against Argentina.

"I think Spain wins easily against Argentina," Ronaldo stated on his digital channel 'Rede Ronaldo'. He highlighted Spain and France as his pre-tournament favorites, noting the champion would emerge from their semifinal clash. Ronaldo sees Spain, the 'Roja,' adding a second star to their jersey with a performance he describes as "extraordinary."

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For me, France and Spain always were the favorites. I remember I said before the France-Spain (semifinal) that the champion would come out of there.

He believes Argentina lacks the strength to overcome Spain's consistent possession-based game. "I don't think Argentina has the strength to come back from a match against Spain, which will have possession of the ball all the time," he added.

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I don't think Argentina has the strength to come back from a match against Spain, which will have possession of the ball all the time.

Despite his prediction favoring Spain, Ronaldo praised Argentina's campaign as an "absolute success." He acknowledged their ability to come back in several matches and Messi's continued impact on the tournament. "They came back in several matches, Messi is writing another beautiful story in the World Cup; it's a team that shows character, a spirit of overcoming and grit," he opined.

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They came back in several matches, Messi is writing another beautiful story in the World Cup; it's a team that shows character, a spirit of overcoming and grit.