Ronaldo Backs Spain for ‘Easy’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Win Against Lionel Messi-Led Argentina
Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario has boldly predicted an 'easy' victory for Spain over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final today, July 19, at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Citing Spain's formidable possession-based play and strong defensive record against Lionel Messi's side, Ronaldo's comments set the stage for a dramatic clash.
The football world holds its breath for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 final, but Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazario has already declared a winner, predicting a straightforward victory for Spain over Lionel Messi's Argentina. The two-time World Cup winner believes Spain's dominant, possession-based style will prove overwhelming for the South American champions in today's showdown. Will Lamine Yamal Play in Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?.
Ronaldo's Bold Prediction
🇧🇷RONALDO NAZARIO:
“YO CREO QUE ESPAÑA GANA y FÁCIL LA FINAL CONTRA ARGENTINA
Para mí siempre fueron FRANCIA y ESPAÑA los FAVORITOS”. 🤯pic.twitter.com/LrTLhG3Jqx
— Deportes 24 - Argentina (@deportes24ar) July 19, 2026
Speaking on his official TikTok account with fellow Brazilian Denilson and in conversations with ESPN Brasil, Ronaldo was unequivocal. 'Spain will win easily, and the match will not be very difficult for them,' he asserted. He revealed that Spain and France were his initial favorites for the tournament, with Spain eliminating France 2-0 in the semi-final.
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Ronaldo attributed Spain's formidable run to a philosophy influenced by Pep Guardiola, emphasizing their control, passing speed, and ability to tire opponents through sustained possession. "The way Spain controls matches, the speed of their passing and their ability to tire opponents by holding positions—it's truly great," he added.
Spain enters the final on a remarkable 37-match unbeaten streak, a joint-record in men's international football, and has conceded only one goal in their seven World Cup games, showcasing a refined possession-based approach that has defined their recent success. They are also the reigning European champions.
Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, reached the final after a hard-fought 2-1 semi-final victory over England. They boast a tournament-high 19 goals, with Lionel Messi in record-breaking form. However, Ronaldo expressed skepticism about their ability to cope with Spain's relentless possession, stating, 'I don't think Argentina have the strength to turn the game around if Spain go one or two goals ahead, because Spain will have possession all the time.' Will Lionel Messi Play in Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Spain vs. Argentina |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Final |
| Date | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA |
| Kick-off Time | 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC / 12:30 AM IST on July 20) |
| Referee | Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia) |
Head-to-Head
The most recent encounter between these two football giants was a friendly match on March 27, 2018, where Spain dominated Argentina with a commanding 6-1 victory.
As the world awaits the final whistle, all eyes will be on MetLife Stadium to see if Ronaldo's bold prediction holds true, or if Messi and Argentina can defy the odds to lift their second consecutive World Cup trophy. Today's match marks a historic occasion, being the first World Cup final to feature two reigning continental champions and the top two teams in the FIFA World Ranking since the rankings were introduced in 1992.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 19, 2026 06:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
