Arsenal legend Ian Wright predicts Argentina to win 2026 World Cup after Egypt victory
Ian Wright, Arsenal legend and ITV Sport pundit, predicted Argentina will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their hard-fought 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Egypt on Tuesday, July 6, 2026, which sent them to the quarter-finals. Wright stated he believes Argentina can win because he fears their unbeaten tournament run, saying: 'I do. The reason I said I do believe Argentina can win the World Cup is because I am afraid of them. They have not been beaten in this tournament.' Goals from Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero, and Enzo Fernandez secured the win over Egypt, with Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico's efforts insufficient for the Pharaohs.
Wright's prediction carries weight given his football pedigree and comes as Egypt's exit ended Africa's record-breaking World Cup run. He specifically noted Argentina's resilience, pointing out that the Egyptian goals weren't enough to overcome the South American side's quality. The comment came during his ITV Sport analysis alongside Gary Neville, where Wright emphasized Argentina's tournament consistency as grounds for his confidence.
While pundit predictions aren't guarantees, Wright's confidence stems from Argentina's performances and Messi's leadership. For football followers, this highlights Argentina as a strong contender in the quarter-finals, though the tournament's single-elimination format means any team remains vulnerable to upset as the competition progresses.