WNBA star Caitlin Clark has revealed she will be cheering for Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, where they will face Spain at MetLife Stadium. The highly anticipated match features Lionel Messi's team aiming to secure back-to-back World Cup titles.
Clark, when asked about her allegiances for the New Jersey-based final, stated her support for Argentina. "I want Messi [to win] so I'll be cheering hard," she told reporters. While she considered attending the game, other commitments prevented her from being there in person but confirmed she would be "cheering."
Argentinian fans have already shown significant support, with Times Square in New York City transforming into a vibrant display of blue and white. Despite heavy rain on Saturday, fans were seen singing, dancing, and waving flags, buoyed by Argentina's dramatic comeback victory over England in the semi-finals. Argentina secured their spot in the final by defeating England 2-1 with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, after England's Anthony Gordon had opened the scoring. Spain reached the final by defeating France 2-0, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Clark is not the only prominent figure backing Argentina. Canadian rapper Drake has publicly shown his support by placing a $1.5 million bet on the team, with the potential for a $5.1 million payout. This bet has drawn attention, with some fans humorously suggesting Drake's betting history might be a cause for concern for Argentina supporters, referencing a past instance where his large bet coincided with Conor McGregor's injury during a UFC fight.