Actor Antonio Banderas has supported his team Spain ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. He also expressed his love for Argentina and said that both the countries are brothers and we should not divide sports, but should increase respect for each other.
madrid [स्पेन]July 19 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina has caught the attention of fans across the world, and ahead of the much-awaited clash, actor Antonio Banderas has shared an emotional message. While supporting his country Spain, the Spanish actor also expressed his deep admiration for Argentina and hoped that the match would celebrate friendship and respect.
The ‘Pain’ and ‘Glory’ actor shared a long note on Sunday ahead of the final on X, saying he wants Spain to win, but also wants football to bring the two countries closer.
Two brotherly countries: Banderas
Describing Spain and Argentina as “two brotherly countries”, Banderas wrote, “Hello friends. Today is the FIFA World Cup final. Naturally, I want Spain to win, but also football and everything that connects our two countries. For a while, Spain and Argentina will be rivals. After that they will again become what they have always been for me: two brotherly countries.”
He also talked about his close relationship with Argentina. Saying he would continue to admire the country’s artists, footballers and his many friends there, Banderas wrote, “It may seem childish to say this, but I feel the need to express that, no matter what happens, I will continue to admire the great Argentine artists with whom I have had the privilege of working, I will continue to admire their football players and, of course, I will continue to love my many Argentine friends and that entire country. With which I feel a deep connection.”
‘Sports does not divide us, it unites us’
He added, “Sports has the amazing ability to pit us against each other without dividing, to compete while respecting each other, and to remind us that true victory should never be one of hatred, but of admiration. May the best team win.”
journey to the final
Spain and Argentina will face each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (local time). Spain will be looking to win their first World Cup title since 2010, while defending champions Argentina will be aiming to lift the trophy for the second consecutive time after beating England 2-1 in the semi-finals. Spain secured their place in the final with a 2–0 win over France. (ANI)
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