Arsene Wenger has named France as his favourite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the tournament enters the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining. The former Arsenal manager believes the European giants are built to go all the way and lift the trophy in New York on July 19.
Wenger's Confidence in France
Speaking during Toni Kroos' TikTok Live, as reported by Sky Sports, Wenger stated: "France will win the World Cup." He added: "I know you will say I'm French, but when you analyse the World Cup, the train goes at a certain pace, and you have to be able to get on the train. For example, all of the Asian teams are out because they couldn't cope with the pace and intensity of the game. They don't have enough technical ability to combat."
France have impressed throughout the tournament, with Kylian Mbappe scoring seven goals in five matches, while Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele have also starred in attack, according to the BBC.
Supercomputer Backs France Over Morocco
Opta's supercomputer also favours France to defeat Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, giving Les Bleus a 61.7% chance of progressing, compared to Morocco's 16.2%, while a 22.1% probability has been assigned to a draw after 90 minutes. The winner of the tie will face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals, setting up another heavyweight clash as the race for the 2026 World Cup trophy intensifies.
