Netanyahu backs Argentina in World Cup Final against Spain

'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced strong support for Argentina ahead of their highly anticipated World Cup final showdown against Spain, framing the sporting alignment as a reflection of tightening diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The endorsement came during a meeting on Friday between Netanyahu and Argentina's ambassador, Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, ahead of the championship match scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Message from President Milei

During the meeting, Ambassador Wahnish shared a personal audio message from Argentine President Javier Milei. Netanyahu warmly received the message, publicly calling Milei a "true friend" of the 'Israeli' state.

To mark the occasion and cement the symbolic alliance, the prime minister and the ambassador exchanged an official Argentina national team jersey alongside an authentic tournament World Cup ball.

Netanyahu noted that the vast majority of 'Israelis' will be rooting directly for the Albiceleste as they chase their fourth world title.

ראש הממשלה נתניהו נפגש עם שגריר ארגנטינה בישראל והעביר מסר לנשיא מיליי לקראת גמר המונדיאל: ״חאבייר אתה חבר אמיתי. אנחנו תומכים בך ותומכים בארגנטינה מחר - בהצלחה!״ pic.twitter.com/5PeUIMwIX3

— ראש ממשלת ישראל (@IsraeliPM_heb) July 18, 2026

Isaac Accords

The high-level sports endorsement highlights a broader, rapidly accelerating geopolitical realignment between Jerusalem and Buenos Aires.

Relations have grown exceptionally close under President Milei's fiercely pro-'Israel' administration.

This diplomatic closeness has been heavily codified through the Isaac Accords, a strategic framework that continues to foster security, trade, and political cooperation between 'Israel' and its global partners.

As Argentina prepares to take the pitch against Spain, the political establishment in 'Israel' has made its allegiance clear.