Just days before the start of the big football event in North America, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez once again stirred the World Cup atmosphere. The Argentina national team goalkeeper took part in a viral challenge for an Aston Villa sponsor and dared to predict in detail how the tournament’s knockout stage will unfold.
The Scaloneta’s path according to the goalkeeper
With the confidence that defines him, the shot-stopper mapped out Lionel Scaloni’s team’s route from the round of 16 onward. According to his predictions, Argentina will beat Spain at that stage and then, in the quarterfinals, will once again knock out France, renewing the Qatar 2022 showdown.
For the semifinals, “Dibu” predicted that La Albiceleste will eliminate England through a penalty shootout, one of his greatest specialties.
A South American classic in the grand final
For the decisive match on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, Martínez predicted a dream final against Brazil, a side that, in his view, will knock out Germany. When asked about the champion, the goalkeeper did not hesitate: “Argentina, on penalties,” he declared with a mischievous smile, reaffirming his winning mentality.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
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