Ronaldo predicts Spain will beat Argentina in final

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario has predicted a comfortable victory for Spain over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The two-time World Cup winner, speaking in interviews ahead of the match, expressed his belief that Spain's tactical philosophy and control of possession will prove decisive against the defending champions.

Ronaldo stated that Spain and France were his pre-tournament favorites, and with Spain having eliminated France 2-0 in the semifinals, he sees the European side as unstoppable. He explained that Spain's style, which he traces to a philosophy popularized by Pep Guardiola in the mid-2000s, involves highly automated, high-speed passing that will force Argentina to chase the game. Ronaldo said he does not believe Argentina has the strength to mount a comeback if Spain establishes an early lead, given Spain's ability to dominate possession.

Spain enters the final unbeaten in 37 matches and having conceded only one goal in seven World Cup outings, seeking their second World Cup title after winning in 2010. Argentina, meanwhile, is chasing a fourth world title and...