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Why is retaining the World Cup so hard? Messi’s Argentina out to buck trend

Why is retaining the World Cup so hard? Messi’s Argentina out to buck trend

Lionel Messi. Argentina are among the favourites to win the World Cup but history suggests retaining the trophy often ends in ignominious failure. With insight from former Argentina captain Javier Zanetti, Adam Bate examines why the holders so often struggle…

Football Features Writer@ghostgoal

Thursday 11 June 2026 08:44, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13549736/world-cup-2026-lionel-messis-argentina-want-to-retain-trophy-but-history-suggests-the-holders-risk-spectacular-failure-in-2026

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