Argentina at +255 to win the World Cup final is a value bet Lionel Messi backers cannot ignore
After today, there will be no more soccer to enjoy – well, there will, but most of us won’t pay attention.Let’s try to close the World Cup with a win.There are some games where it just looks like one team is significantly better than its opponent.
I can tell you that Spain looked like they were men playing with boys when I watched them play against France.Sure, they had a lead, and their main goal at that point was to play keep away.
They did it brilliantly.The stats show that the splits were very close, but if you watched it, Spain always looked like the dominant team.Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after the match in Arlington, Texas.
(Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)There isn’t one major star on the Spanish team, but they are finding ways to win as a team, which can often be the more effective method.This win did come with a bit of controversy as the first goal they scored on a penalty was… interesting.
A French player was trying to kick a ball in the air, and the Spanish player purposefully ran into his leg, causing a penalty.Some things about soccer are goofy, but if that’s the rule, it was a smart play.
I don’t expect them to get the benefit of the doubt against Argentina.HOW TO WATCH ARGENTINA VS SPAIN: LIVE STREAM THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL MATCHThat is mostly because Argentina seems to be able to do whatever it wants on the field, and the referees don’t seem to care.It was very interesting to see that Lionel Messi stepped on a player’s foot prior to the game-winning assist.
That exact same thing happened when an Egyptian player stepped on an Argentinian player’s foot prior to a full field navigation and goal score.The goal was negated for Egypt, but upheld for Argentina.Lionel Messi celebrates to fans after crossing the ball for Argentina's second goal by Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, 2026.
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