Neymar Backs Argentina for 2026 World Cup Glory

Neymar has weighed in on his preferred World Cup final outcome, admitting he'd love to see Argentina triumph once more, primarily for his friend and former teammate, Lionel Messi. While acknowledging the impressive talent of Lamine Yamal and the prospect of him lifting such a significant trophy at just 19, the Brazilian ultimately leans towards his South American rivals, Argentina.

"Both teams deserve to be there and will give everything to win. Lamine Yamal is an incredible talent. He's one of those players who makes football beautiful to watch, and I know he has a very bright future ahead of him. He also deserves to win and would love to lift his first World Cup at just 19 years old.

But Lionel Messi is different. He is the greatest player I have ever seen and one of my biggest idols. What he has done for football and for Argentina is truly special. People see the trophies now, but they forget the difficult moments he went through with his national team before finally achieving everything.

If I had to choose, I would pick Messi to win. His performance at the World Cup so far has been incredible. His contribution to Argentina is exceptional, and he has dominated the tournament with his displays. To see him lift another World Cup would be a beautiful thing for football."