Netanyahu and Israeli officials show support for Argentina ahead of final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several Israeli politicians expressed support for Argentina as they prepare to face Spain in the World Cup final. Netanyahu publicly backed President Javier Milei, stating their friendship and support for the national team. He received an official Argentine shirt from Ambassador Axel Wahnish, who also shared a supportive message from Milei. Other officials echoed this support, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and UN Ambassador Danny Danon among those cheering for Argentina. The final match is set to take place tomorrow.
- •Netanyahu calls Milei a great friend and supports Argentina.
- •Israeli officials are actively cheering for Argentina.
- •Wahnish shared a supportive message and gifted a national team shirt.
- •The World Cup final against Spain is scheduled for tomorrow.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'Vamos Argentina': Netanyahu, top Israeli officials show support for Argentina in World Cup final
""Javier [Milei], you are a real friend, a great friend. We support you, we support Argentina, in so many ways, including tomorrow," said Prime Minister Netanyahu in a message shared on X.
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