Caitlin Clark 'cheering hard' for Argentina over Spain in World Cup final: 'I want Messi'

Sports analyst Dan Dakich previews the FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, highlighting Lionel Messi's leadership. Dakich predicts Argentina will win, praising Messi's consistent greatness. The discussion then shifts to WNBA star Caitlin Clark, whom NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called a 'political football' amid physical play controversies. Dakich attributes some issues to WNBA players' jealousy and envy.

Caitlin Clark has officially picked a side in Sunday’s World Cup final. And the United States’ exit in the Round of 16 apparently did not kill her interest in the tournament.

Clark is riding with Argentina.

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Following the Indiana Fever’s 108-88 win over the New York Liberty on Saturday night, Clark was asked whether she would be rooting for Argentina or Spain when the two countries meet for the World Cup final Sunday afternoon.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025. (Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)

"I’m cheering for Argentina," Clark said. "I want Messi, so I’ll be cheering hard."

Argentina is attempting to become just the third nation to win back-to-back men’s World Cups, while Lionel Messi is seeking his second consecutive title at 39 years old.

Lionel Messi (10) of Argentina celebrates with teammates after the 3-2 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

And Clark’s interest in the final goes beyond simply jumping on the Messi bandwagon.

Long before she became a basketball superstar, the Fever guard was also an accomplished soccer