The expectations about the Argentina team, Prior to their debut in the 2026 World Cup, they are growing more every day.
The team led by Lionel Scaloni is now ready to face the Algerian national team on June 16 and thus begin define the positions of the teams that make up group J.
Among the expectations a peculiar situation has arisen related to one of the most relevant players of the albiceleste: Julián Álvarez.
Also known as “The Spider”, Álvarez is one of Argentina’s pillars on the offensive line, along with other notable players, such as Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez.
Furthermore, Álvarez’s peculiar celebration when scoring a goal draws attention, as he makes signs with his hands in reference to the popular superhero Spider-Man.
Therefore, the surprise came to the fans of Argentina and Álvarez when they learned that the British actor Tom Holland, who currently plays to Spider-Man on the big screen, sent a message of support to the Argentine striker.
According to Infobaeit was during a promotional event for the new Spider-Man movie, called “Brand New Day”, where the actor praised the skills of “The Spider” and stated that he really wants to meet him.
“You would make a great Spider-Man! I would love to meet you one day, I’m a big fan“Holland said during an interview with DAZN.
The actor also wished the Argentine player a “great World Cup.”
After hearing the news, Julián Álvarez published the extract from the interview on their social networks, along with a message: “We reserve a number 9 for you.”