Prime Minister Netanyahu Predicts Argentina Will Win 2026 World Cup in Exclusive Podcast

In a recent interview on Avi Shushan's podcast "Hakol Patuach," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly supported Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which takes place tonight. When asked who would lift the trophy, Netanyahu responded without hesitation, "Argentina, of course." He refrained from giving an exact score prediction, stating, "Preference is not prophecy." Netanyahu also praised Argentine President Javier Milei for improving Argentina's warm relations with Israel, calling him "exceptional."

Netanyahu shared insights into his personal football viewing habits, revealing the challenges of watching matches live due to his demanding schedule. He usually watches games on replay around 2 a.m., joking that if the match is exciting, it keeps him awake. On the topic of the greatest football player of all time, Netanyahu combined eras by naming Pelé as the all-time great and Lionel Messi as the best in recent decades.

In a surprising revelation, Netanyahu disclosed his own football skills from youth, claiming he was a decent player who could juggle the ball up to 30 times consecutively. He concluded the interview with a hopeful smile, expressing confidence that Argentina will deliver a strong performance in tonight's decisive match.