​Mexican Legend: World Cup Final Will Be Argentina vs France Again, with Argentina Winning Again

June 29 – As the 2026 World Cup enters the critical knockout stage, defending champions Argentina have once again become the center of attention worldwide. Mexican football legend and renowned commentator Carlos Hermosillo has openly shared his prediction: he believes that Lionel Scaloni's Argentina will reach the final once more and defeat France to claim the title again.

Speaking on Fox Sports, when asked who would go all the way, Hermosillo responded emphatically: "The final will be Argentina vs France again. Although I would personally prefer France to win, I think Argentina will take it once more. The tournament is just beginning, so we'll see, but it has to be said that many things seem to be aligning in Argentina's favor."

According to the current bracket, Argentina, having topped Group J, will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on July 3 in Miami. Cape Verde have shown promise in the group stage, earning draws against both Uruguay and Spain, proving they should not be underestimated.

Should Argentina progress, their Round of 16 opponent would be the winner of the match between Australia and Egypt. If they face Australia, it would be a repeat of their Qatar World Cup Round of 16 encounter.

Another guest on the show, journalist Raúl Ortiz, analyzed: "On paper, Argentina's path to the semifinals appears relatively smooth. Their potential quarter-final opponents could be Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia, or Ghana. While Colombia are a tough side, Argentina have indeed avoided the very top traditional powerhouses in this half of the bracket before the semifinals." However, Ortiz himself does not tip Argentina to win the tournament, stressing that this is not a knock on the team but simply his personal assessment of how the competition will unfold.

Hermosillo is a legendary figure in Mexican football, having played for clubs such as Club América and Cruz Azul, and remains one of the all-time top scorers for the Mexican national team. He was once a student of Argentine coaching great César Luis Menotti and possesses a deep understanding of Argentine football.

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