. Former Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has predicted that Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said he was confident that Spain would take on Argentina in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
Kruse, the 2014 World Cup winner, said Spain’s consistent performances, tactical discipline and overall team balance made Luis de la Fuente’s side a strong contender for the title, reports tribuna. com. Kroos, who spent a decade at Real Madrid, is familiar with many players in Spanish football and the current team.
He cited Spain’s midfield control, balanced team structure and disciplined style of play as some of the most impressive aspects of the tournament.
Spain has conceded only one goal in this World Cup so far.
The team also became the first country to keep 6 clean sheets in a single edition of the men’s World Cup. After a goalless draw with Cape Verde in the first match of the group stage, Spain defeated Austria, Portugal, Belgium and France in six consecutive matches to reach the final.
Spain is currently unbeaten for 37 consecutive matches.
If they beat Argentina in the final, Spain would not only win their second World Cup title but also set a new record for the European men’s national team’s longest unbeaten streak.
Meanwhile, defending
champions Argentina also reached the final in excellent form. Lionel Scaloni’s side defeated England 2-1 in the semi-finals to reach the final. Enzo Fernandez scored the equaliser and Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time.
Argentina has won 14 consecutive matches, equalling the record for the longest consecutive win by a South American team.
The team is aiming to become the first country to win two consecutive World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
In this World Cup, Argentina has made a great comeback in moments of pressure and reached the final. The team has won all four matches of the knockout stage either in extra time or in the 75th minute. Argentina is also the team with eight goals in the 85th minute.
Argentina and Spain have played 14 matches so far.
Both have won 6-6 matches and ended in two draws. Their only meeting in the World Cup was in 1966, where Argentina won 2-1. The last meeting was in a friendly match in 2018, in which Spain won 6-1. Kroos’s prediction has made the World Cup final more interesting. However, the title will be decided by the performance on the field, where the two most successful nations of world football will face each other for the trophy. ANI
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