Ghana's shot-stopper Lawrence Ati-Zigi declines to name a favorite for the World Cup as the teams approach the landmark semi-finals.

[caption id="attachment_1322275" align="alignnone" width="900"] Lionel Messi's Argentina are the reigning champions, having claimed the title in the Qatar 2022 tournament.[/caption]Black Stars keeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has expressed that he has no particular interest in which team triumphs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, wishing all four remaining teams the best of luck. The Ghanaian star shared his thoughts as the tournament advances to a momentous semi-final stage, featuring the four highest-ranked nations in the FIFA men's rankings. "I don't have a favorite in the World Cup. Whoever wins, I wish them good fortune," Ati-Zigi stated during an interview with Sporty FM. The semi-finals will showcase the reigning champions Argentina going head-to-head with England, while France will compete against Spain in two thrilling matches. This marks a historic moment, being the first occasion since the FIFA men's rankings were established in 1992 that all top four ranked teams have successfully reached the semi-finals. Argentina entered the tournament as the No. 1 ranked team, followed by Spain, France, and England. On July 14 in Arlington, France and Spain will vie for a spot in the final, while England and Argentina will reignite their rivalry the next day in Atlanta. The victors will clash in the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Ati-Zigi has been observing the closing stages of the tournament after Ghana's journey concluded in the Round of 32. The St. Gallen keeper delivered impressive performances throughout the competition, notably shining in the knockout match against Colombia after overcoming an injury setback. While numerous fans and analysts have selected favorites to secure the trophy, the Ghanaian player remains impartial, simply hoping that the best team on the day claims victory.