World Cup mysticism: Previously, when two French players won the Ballon d'Or, Argentina won the World Cup. This year, it's Dembélé's turn.

Do you believe in mysticism? Football is full of such mysteries; it could be mere chance or destiny. Paris’s 28-year-old French striker Dembélé claimed the 2025 Ballon d'Or, which has stirred thoughts among Argentine supporters.

Argentine media la derecha diario shared photos stating that when a French player wins the Ballon d'Or, Argentina wins the World Cup the next year, and they gave examples to support this idea.

• Platiniwon the Ballon d'Or in 1985, and Argentina won the World Cup in 1986.
• Benzemawon the Ballon d'Or in 2022, and Argentina won the World Cup in 2022, which was held in Qatar during winter.
• Dembéléwon the Ballon d'Or in 2025, and the 2026 World Cup will take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with Argentina as one of the favorites to win.

Argentina currently boasts a wealth of talent, ranked third in the world with a total team value of €779 million. Besides Messi, the attack features well-known forwards from the top five leagues like Lautaro and Álvarez in their prime. The midfield is also star-studded, including players like Enzo and McAllister in their prime, along with rising stars such as Paz, Mastantuono, and Echeverri. The defense is anchored by Romero and Martínez, though veteran center-back Otamendi might be the team’s biggest weakness at present.

With dreams and mysticism, anything is possible. We look forward to Messi leading Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, which will be the final dance for the football legend.