Barcelona Sport Director: 'One Side Has Messi, the Other Has Barcelona'

Barcelona's sport director, Deco, has shared his thoughts on the 2026 World Cup final, which is set to take place on July 19, and who he considers the favorite to win in the match between Spain and Argentina.

'Leo is forever one of us. The choice is very difficult. On one side, we have Leo. He's not only my friend, but also a player who has given everything to Barcelona's fans. He's a legend. The way he's playing still amazes me. On the other side, we have Barcelona players. So, it's not an easy decision, and we'll be watching closely tomorrow. I think the final will be very exciting,' Deco said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, citing COPE.

The World Cup final will be held at the 'MetLife' stadium in East Rutherford, USA. The match is scheduled to start at 23:59 Tashkent time.