The captain of the Spanish national team, Rodri, shared his opinion on the strengths of the Argentine national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup final.
Rodri emphasized that Argentina is a team with character. Furthermore, he noted that they have a balanced squad and have demonstrated stable play throughout the tournament. He added that the team managed to change the situation in several matches to their advantage.
Rodri stated that he is well aware of which team they will be playing against. However, he stressed that the most important thing is to demonstrate their own game and remain true to their style throughout the match.
It should be recalled that in the 2026 World Cup final, the national teams of Spain and Argentina will play a match. This meeting will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA.
The new coach of the Portuguese national team, Jorge Jesus, noted that Cristiano Ronaldo's physical condition is at a high level and believes that no large-scale changes are needed in the squad.
Jesus reported that out of the 26 footballers invited to the national team, 12 had previously worked with him. He emphasized that he knows all these players well and considers each of them a strong footballer, noting the large number of talents in the team and his belief in their potential.
Speaking about last season, Jesus mentioned that Al-Nassr played 50 matches, in which Cristiano featured in 31. The coach admitted that he substituted him 16 times and assured that there was never any misunderstanding between them, neither as coach and player nor on any other issues.
Jesus stated that he does not intend to part ways with any player unless they are injured. He also noted that new footballers will emerge over the next four years, so he plans to pay special attention to youth football development.
When asked about the need to restructure the team, he replied that there is no need for it yet. He specified that only six players in the squad are over 30 years old, and two of them are goalkeepers. Jesus refuted the idea that the team is old, pointing out that the average age of the footballers is 28, which is the best period for an athlete.
As a reminder, the Portuguese national team under Jorge Jesus will play its first match on September 24 against Wales. Previously, the Portuguese concluded their participation in the 2026 World Cup by losing to Spain 0-1 in the round of 16.
