Retired German star Toni Kroos has tipped Spain to win the 2026 World Cup, stressing that La Roja's style of play makes them extremely difficult to face, especially when they manage to take the lead.

Kroos said during his program "Kroos und Kroos" which he hosts with his brother Felix on TikTok, that the Spanish national team has the ability to impose its rhythm on opponents, adding: "If Spain goes ahead by a goal, it is very difficult to stop them or come back against them."

The former Real Madrid player went even further, considering that Spain scoring the first goal could decide the match early, saying: "If the score becomes 1-0 for Spain, the match could end with three or four goals, because Argentina will not find solutions."

Despite his clear endorsement of Spain, Kroos emphasized that the presence of Lionel Messi gives Argentina an exceptional advantage, pointing out that the Argentine team is not collectively superior to some major teams, but it has a strong personality and a player capable of making a difference.

He added: "Argentina as a team is not better than Germany, but it has an amazing mentality, and Messi is the one who led them to the final."

Kroos concluded his remarks by praising Messi's continued outstanding performances despite being 39 years old, confirming that he thought the 2022 World Cup would be the Argentine star's last appearance in the tournament.

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