Pedri, the player of the Spanish national team, confirmed that he dreams of playing in the 2026 World Cup final against Lionel Messi, the player of the Argentine national team.
The Spanish national team will meet its Portuguese counterpart on Monday evening in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, the Argentine national team will play against the Egyptian national team on Tuesday evening in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Pedri's statements about Messi and the wish for a World Cup final
Pedri said in press statements: "Playing against Messi in the World Cup final? That would be a wonderful dream because it would mean we reached the World Cup final."
He explained: "I really enjoy watching Messi."
He continued: "I enjoyed watching him daily in training; what he does is amazing, and what he does at this age can only be done thanks to his exceptional talent. For me, he is the best player in history."
The Spanish national team player concluded: "My message to the fans of Spain? Trust us, with every round we will become stronger, our confidence in ourselves as a team is incredible."
