Lionel Messi: The Key to Argentina's Piala Dunia 2026 Success According to His Rival

Brasil, through their star player Vinicius Junior, acknowledges Argentina's strength in their Piala Dunia 2026 pursuit. The presence of Lionel Messi, the green field maestro, is seen as a deciding factor that puts Albiceleste among the top favorites. Vinicius, the Real Madrid forward, states that despite Messi's age having entered its 38th year, he still possesses extraordinary capacity to be a differentiator and provide significant benefits to the Argentine national team in their attempt to retain the world champion title.

Argentina will compete in the Piala Dunia 2026 with the status of champion title holders. The team managed by Lionel Scaloni is still strengthened by Messi, who is seen by many as one of the most lethal players in the global football world. In an exclusive interview with CazeTV, Vinicius Junior clearly includes Argentina in the list of teams with a significant chance to win the champion title.

"I also see Argentina as one of the potential teams to win the Piala Dunia. They are the current champions, have a very high level of confidence, and most importantly, they are strengthened by Messi," Vinicius stated.

Vinicius' statement highlights the eternal impact of Lionel Messi, even in the final stages of his career. The intense rivalry between Brazil and Argentina has been ongoing for decades, but it does not hinder Vinicius from expressing his admiration for the Argentine captain.

According to the 25-year-old player's assessment, Messi remains a serious threat to every opponent due to his unpredictable abilities. Just one moment of magic from Messi can drastically change the course of a game. "He always brings something different. We can never fully predict what he will do," Vinicius explained.

Vinicius' statement clearly showcases the significant influence of Messi in the minds of his opponents, including those from rival countries. Despite his age not being in its youth, Messi is still considered capable of making a difference in the highest-level matches. His ability to create scoring opportunities, score goals, and control the game's tempo remains at the top of his performance.

On the other hand, Vinicius Junior's main focus is to lead Brazil back to the pinnacle of Piala Dunia success. The Brazilian national team, affectionately known as Selecao, has been eagerly waiting for the chance to lift the most prestigious trophy again. Their wait began since their last win in the 2002 edition held in South Korea and Japan.

NOW, the Brazilian national team is under the guidance of the experienced coach Carlo Ancelotti. The presence of this Italian coach is expected to bring an end to their 24-year wait for a title and simultaneously put up the sixth star on their proud yellow jersey. Vinicius Junior is expected to be the main attack force for Selecao during their journey at the top tournament, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He is expected to bring the energy, speed, and sharpness that have been his hallmark at the club level.

Brasil knows their schedule in the Piala Dunia 2026 group stage. Selecao is joined in Group C. Their journey will begin against Morocco on June 13. Brazil will then play against Haiti on June 19. Their final group stage match is against Scotland on June 24. With their current player composition, Brasil is indeed one of the strongest contenders for the champion title. However, Vinicius once again emphasizes that Argentina remains a strong contender as long as they are still led by Messi on the green field. Messi's presence adds a different dimension to the team's game and increases the overall team's self-confidence level.

This article was rewritten using AI technology based on information from sport.detik.com without altering the facts of the original article.

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