Gavi reveals desire for Morocco semifinal, final chilena vs Argentina

Spanish midfielder Gavi has shared his personal dreams for the 2026 World Cup, revealing he has imagined scoring a bicycle kick (chilena) in the final against Argentina in honor of Lionel Messi, while also expressing a desire to face Morocco in the semifinals as revenge for their 2022 elimination.

Personal aspirations

• Gavi confessed he has "thought about scoring the goal of the final with a chilena" and would like the opponent to be Argentina "because of Leo Messi." Source: infobae
• He also stated that if he could choose a semifinal opponent, he would pick Morocco because "they eliminated us in Qatar." Source: elespanol

Team-first mentality

Despite these individual dreams, Gavi emphasized his commitment to the collective: "I am here to win the World Cup... the important thing is to win each game and take the Cup to Spain." Source: infobae He acknowledged the difficulty of breaking into the starting lineup but remains focused: "We all want to play more, but what really matters is winning the World Cup." Source: elespanol He also joked about his intense personality, saying "many players probably get tired of me quickly because I'm very annoying, and I understand them perfectly." Source: infobae As Spain prepares for their quarterfinal against Belgium, Gavi's attitude exemplifies the squad's unity and determination.