Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, predicts that Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. Keyamo makes the forecast in a post on his official social media accounts, published on Sunday. In both reports, he frames the outcome as a likely Spain victory but adds a condition that could change it: an exceptional performance by Lionel Messi. The Daily Post Nigeria describes Keyamo’s view that only “little boy from Rosario” can stop Spain, while Vanguard Nigeria quotes him emphasizing Messi’s impact and referring to his “magic” as a potential game-changer. Neither outlet presents additional evidence, statistical analysis, or direct commentary from Spain, Argentina, FIFA, or team officials. The reports also do not indicate whether the minister’s prediction relates to any specific tactical matchup. Overall, the coverage focuses on Keyamo’s public prediction that Spain will lift the trophy, with Messi identified as the key factor that could lead to an Argentina win.