Feb 10, 2023; Chandler, AZ, USA; Joseph Baena arrives on the red carpet for the USA TODAY Legends Party at Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Chandler, AZ, USA; Joseph Baena arrives on the red carpet for the USA TODAY Legends Party at Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2026, 10:30 AM CUT
Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena shares his favorite football trio
Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, isn’t sitting on the fence when it comes to football’s best attacking trio. He has officially changed his vote, and the timing couldn’t be better, with all three forwards lighting up the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a recent Instagram story, Baena posted three separate stories that show his changed opinion.
He officially declared Bayern Munich's current frontline of Luis Diaz, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise as his pick.
This is a major change from his previous choice: Barcelona’s legendary MSN trio- Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar.
The switch made by Baena on his Instagram stories is not difficult to understand, especially given the trio’s numbers. Their brilliant play and resilience were the reasons for Bayern Munich’s win of the Bundesliga Championship, with them scoring over 100 combined league goals and an astonishing 170 goal contributions across all tournaments in the 2025/26 season.
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Furthermore, all three players kept up their brilliant performances, earning Player of the Match in their opening games.
How Bayern's Attack Line Dominated the World Cup's Opening Round.
Baena’s post couldn’t have arrived at a more perfect time. Bayern’s attack line transferred their excellent form straight onto the international stage, with all three players making an immediate impact for their countries.
- Luis Diaz (Colombia): He captured the Player of the Match honors after a clinical 1-goal, 1-assist performance in a 3-1 victory.
- Harry Kane (England): He captured the Player of the Match after a remarkable, record-tying first-half brace to defeat Croatia 4-2.
- Michael Olise (France): He captured the Player of the Match honors after controlling the pitch and logging a crucial assist.
Moreover, Baena tagged @fcbayern in his Instagram story in order to recognize the club form, which was the basis for his argument. The trio registered remarkable numbers in the recently concluded 2025/26 European club season under the management of Vincent Kompany.
With Diaz in his prime, Kane entering his peak years, and Olise still developing, Bayern’s attacking trio seems ready to continue being among football’s most feared frontlines for years to come.
Do you agree with Baena’s shift in decision? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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Avantika Das
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