#广场预测世界杯赢40000U World Cup final 32 set, Ghanaian witch doctor says he'll cast a spell to seal Messi, I predict Argentina will defend the title

The World Cup final 32 are settled. Looking at the bracket, the two halves are really intense! 😄
As a die-hard fake fan of Argentina, I'm betting on Messi leading the Pampas Eagles to defend the title! Unfortunately, Cape Verde, who broke through from the group, will first face Argentina. Goalkeeper Vozinha once publicly expressed his admiration for Messi. Facing Messi's elusive footwork this time, can he still hold on? It is said that a Ghanaian witch doctor has spoken out to cast spells against Messi, predicting Cape Verde will defeat Argentina. I mean, these days, even witch doctors have to ride the trend for attention..
Based purely on personal preference and this tournament's performance, here's my prediction for the top four:

Left side: Argentina, Norway
Right side: France, Spain
If this is the combination, the probability of Argentina vs France in the final is high. Although I really want to see the cute height difference between Messi and Haaland standing together – there's even a bit of chemistry there, both are adorable! It is said that the oddsmakers originally had France ranked first, but after the group stage, Argentina rose to first. In the last group match (Argentina 3-1 Jordan) that ended today, Messi once again set a record, becoming the first player in World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches (across editions), while also extending his own all-time World Cup goal and appearance records. Of course, there have been many surprises this year. Look at Uruguay and Korea being booed by their own countrymen, chartered flights cancelled, Koreans wanting to throw eggs at the airport (which is really unnecessary), and Lee Jae-myung coming out to babble 'smida' – you know. Anything can happen in competitive sports; unexpectedness is beauty, just like life is always full of regrets.

As the largest scale and newest format World Cup in history, this edition has already crazily broken multiple historical firsts and records.
First time 48 teams participating: Bidding farewell to the long-standing 32-team era, this World Cup expands to 48 teams for the first time, making it the largest ever edition.
First time co-hosted by three countries: The United States, Mexico, and Canada jointly host for the first time in history.
First time having a 'Round of 32 knockout stage': In the past, group stage qualifiers directly entered the Round of 16. Due to expansion, this edition for the first time adds a 'Round of 32 (1/16 finals)', maxing out the intensity of the knockout stage.
Longest schedule and most matches in history: The entire tournament lasts 39 days, with a total of 104 matches (72 in the group stage alone), both setting historical records.
First ever 'Halftime Show' in the final: FIFA announces for the first time in history that a world-class halftime performance comparable to the Super Bowl will be introduced in the final.
Four debutants make historic first appearances: Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde, and Curaçao break into the World Cup finals for the first time in history.
Cape Verde's miracle 'three draws' qualification: The mysterious African team Cape Verde, competing for the first time, advances to the Round of 32 with three draws (3 points) in the group stage, making them one of the biggest dark horses of this tournament.
Canada's men's World Cup 'debut and first knockout stage': This is the first time Canada hosts the men's World Cup, and also their first time playing at home in the tournament.
Mexico sets record as 'three-time host': Mexico becomes the first country in the world to host the World Cup three times (1970, 1986, 2026), and its Estadio Azteca hosts the opening match for a record third time.
Gilberto Mora: Youngest player to appear in this tournament
Mexico's young midfielder Gilberto Mora (a prodigy born in October 2008) has become the youngest player to take the field in this World Cup.
When you think about it, a kid born in 2008 has just come of age! Canada is actually making its first appearance in the final tournament! And I discovered a shocking secret: to my great dismay, Italy hasn't made it to the finals for three consecutive editions! No wonder the World Cup's looks have dropped.