Sneijder's Blunt Assessment: Was Messi's Qatar Win Down to Luck? Portugal's Ronaldo Sees 2026 Glory
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Lionel Messi's historic World Cup win in 2022 has been questioned by former Netherlands star Wesley Sneijder, who believes Argentina's victory was 'lucky.' Sneijder made the claim during an interview, where he also praised Portugal's chances in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The former Real Madrid midfielder thinks Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, has a 'strong shot' at winning the tournament, citing their team's strength as a major factor. According to Sneijder, Portugal's lineup for the 2026 World Cup is one of the favorites, giving Ronaldo a better chance of winning the title compared to Messi. He noted that Argentina was 'a bit lucky' in their 2022 victory over France. Ronaldo, set to participate in his sixth World Cup, will miss the first two matches due to a three-match ban. On the other hand, Messi has yet to confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup, stating that his decision will be based on his age, fitness, and form. While he hasn't ruled out the possibility entirely, Messi will only commit if he feels capable of performing at his expected level.
