Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has picked two teams as favorites for the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The Argentine striker believes that Brazil and France will arrive in Qatar as favorites for the next World Cup.
For the first time, the biggest event in world football will take place in an Arab country, Qatar. To make it more unique, this edition of the World Cup will be played in winter.
The most interesting thing, however, is that, unlike the upcoming editions, there are actually no clear favorites and the experts are divided in opinion. All the teams come to Qatar with some problems in their squad. So this World Cup has been predicted to be one of the most competitive tournaments in recent times.
Lionel Messi chooses Brazil and France as favorites
The Paris Saint-Germain striker will lead Argentina at the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup. This will also be the last time we see Messi at this perennial event.
Before that, Lionel Messi was asked about the teams he considers favorites for the World Cup.
Responding to this, the Argentine said: “The big teams, Brazil, Germany, France, England, Spain, and I’m sure I’m forgetting some” (via PSG Talk)
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner added: “But if I have to keep one or two, today I think Brazil and France are the two great candidates for this World Cup.”
Didier Deschamps’ France will reach the World Cup as defending champions. the French team defeated Croatia in the World Cup final and will be ready to defend their title.
Meanwhile, Argentina’s fiercest rivals, Brazil, have yet to win the tournament since 2002. But what’s more interesting is that the last time a World Cup was held in Asia, they emerged victorious. The Brazilian will want to repeat history again in Qatar.
Now Lionel Messi’s Argentina is also one of the favorites for the tournament. Messi won his first major trophy with Argentina when they lifted the Copa América last year.
Argentina then also emerged victorious in the Finallissima against Euro 2020 champions Italy. They are currently undefeated in the last 35 games and are one of the fittest teams in the world.
Just like Argentina, Lionel Messi is also in great shape. The PSG striker has scored nine goals in his last three games for the national team.
Currently he hopes to reach the World Cup in the best possible conditions.
