Barcelona youngster Gavi has firmly backed Argentina as the top favorite to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their triumph in the previous edition. The midfield star made his comments after Barcelona’s Clásico victory over Real Madrid, which secured the La Liga title.
Gavi praised Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi, insisting he remains the best player in the world and that his presence makes the Argentine team the strongest among all contenders. Argentina will compete in Group 10 alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, while Spain finds itself in a group with Uruguay, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia.