Former FC Dallas Goalkeeper Picks Lionel Messi Over Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for FIFA World Cup Glory

Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe play for PSG in club competitions. But later this year, they might have to compete against each other on the soccer field at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Every soccer fan will have their eyes set on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. With just a few months left for international soccer’s biggest competition, several individuals have picked their favorites to win the trophy.

While Kylian Mbappe will look to win the FIFA World Cup for the second time in his career, Lionel Messi and Neymar will seek their maiden World Cup Trophy.

Argentina, Brazil, and France are all considered favorites because of their current form, squad depth, and many other reasons.

Recently, during an episode of ESPN FC, former FC Dallas goalkeeper Shaka Hislop picked Lionel Messi and Argentina over Neymar’s Brazil and Mbappe’s France ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Why did Shaka Hislop pick Lionel Messi and Argentina to have success at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?

Hislop said, “Brazil has one of the deepest squads in the tournament along with France. But I think everything is coming just right for Argentina at exactly the right time and at exactly the right time for Lionel Messi as well.”

“I think this is Argentina’s moment. Finally, they are playing with a squad. They continue to have that focus in Lionel Messi. They have a manager in Lionel Scaloni who understands this team and understands getting the best out of them,” he added.

Which teams will Argentina face in the group stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Argentina will play Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland in the group stages. All the three teams in Group C alongside Argentina have really talented individuals. Thus, they will obviously give good competition to Lionel Scaloni’s men.

Just like Brazil, Argentina remained undefeated during their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. They also are in great form. Thus, Lionel Scaloni and his players are certainly a title contender in this year’s FIFA World Cup.

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Lionel Messi & co. also defeated Brazil to win the Copa América. Now, it remains to be seen if Messi can finally get his hands on international football’s biggest prize.