India, July 10 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly said that he wants Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, the reason is not what many football fans might expect. During an appearance on The Mojo Podcast hosted by Israeli comedian Ben Ben Baruch, Netanyahu said his support for Argentina is mainly because of Argentine President Javier Milei, not team captain Lionel Messi.

When asked whether Messi was the reason behind his backing of the defending world champions, Netanyahu quickly rejected that idea and instead praised Milei, calling him a "superstar" and a close friend of Israel. The comments have drawn attention because they connect a major sporting event with a political friendship between two world ...