Published July 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET · Updated July 19, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Argentina at plus-255 shapes up as a value bet for Lionel Messi backers, oddsmakers say
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Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final with their respective star players Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Oddsmakers say Argentina is a value bet for Lionel Messi backers.
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