Eyal Berkovich Criticizes Boring Spain Win Over Argentina in 2026 World Cup Final
On Monday morning, former football star and current media personality Eyal Berkovich analyzed Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final during his show with Arel Segal on 103FM. Berkovich described Argentina's performance as embarrassing, calling the team mediocre and noting their relatively easy path to the final. He criticized Argentina’s lack of a strong squad and highlighted their weak opponents en route to the final.
Regarding Spain's young star, Anssumane Fati, Berkovich disagreed with claims that Fati was insignificant in the tournament. He acknowledged Fati’s solid performance and his ability to draw defenders with his dribbling and movement, which benefits the team despite modest statistics. Berkovich also expressed disappointment that Lionel Messi did not receive the tournament’s best player award, which went to Spain’s Rodri, arguing Messi deserved more respect for his career achievements.
Berkovich admitted he found the final match boring, despite liking Spain’s playing style, and said he nearly turned off the TV during the game. He revealed he left the stadium during extra time and only watched the last ten minutes at home. He noted Messi’s limited involvement in the final, touching the ball only a few times due to Argentina’s defensive pressure.
He praised Spain’s football philosophy, which emphasizes uniform training from a young age, making it easier for coaches and players to perform cohesively. Berkovich also reflected on his own near-transfer to Spain, saying his style suited the Spanish game better than the faster, more physical English league. Finally, he commented on the qualities needed to be a national team coach, emphasizing squad quality, lineup, substitutions, and good karma.
