The 2026 World Cup enters its most exciting phase when only 4 teams are present in the semi-finals, including France, Spain, England and Argentina. This is also the third time in the history of the tournament that all four teams in the semi-finals have raised the world cup trophy.
According to the latest simulation results of the Opta supercomputer, the French team is considered the number one candidate for the championship with a probability of about 34%. However, in addition to professional statistics, fans and many Vietnamese artists have predictions based on emotions, love for the teams and the stars they love.
Interestingly, the artists are almost clearly divided into two "factions" when they both place their trust in two bright candidates, France and Argentina.
In the group selecting the French team, artist Cat Tuong said that she is on a trip abroad and really wants to watch the matches directly. However, due to the too high ticket price and the semi-finals and finals have all been sold out early, the female artist had to cheer through the small screen.
Cat Tuong boldly predicted that France would defeat Argentina with a score of 2-1 if the two teams met in the final, without going into extra time. According to the female artist, this will be a "revenge" after France's defeat to Argentina in the penalty shootout in the 2022 World Cup final.
Actor Ly Hung also placed his trust in "Les Bleus". He believes that the French team maintains stability throughout the tournament, possesses a fast attacking deployment speed and a balanced force, not completely dependent on star Kylian Mbappé.
Meanwhile, Phi Thanh Van shared that her choice stemmed from a special affection for France. The actress said that she always loves this country and because she used to have a French husband, she has even more sympathy for the French team.
Hoang Rapper also leans towards the French team. He revealed that he is honored to take on the role of guest commentator with VTV Southern region in this year's World Cup season and is eagerly waiting for the final match.
In the opposite direction, many artists continue to place their faith in the reigning champion Argentina.
Singer Nguyen Phi Hung said that he is a long-time fan of Lionel Messi and hopes that the South American team will continue to successfully defend the throne.
According to Opta statistics, Argentina is currently the team with the lowest championship rate among the four teams in the semi-finals, about 20.6%. However, singer Bang Kieu believes that Argentina is increasingly proving their bravery as they play. After each victory, coach Lionel Scaloni's team always creates many topics of debate but also shows their fighting spirit and ability to overcome pressure.
Doan Truong and Hien Mai also expressed their love for Argentine football. Although highly appreciating the strength of the French team, both still believe that Messi and his teammates are capable of defending the championship.
The mixed predictions of the artists quickly attracted the attention of fans on social networks.
