The World Cup is the most liked football event in the world. Not only does it attract attention from a global audience, but from the view of national teams, plenty of them try their best to qualify to reach the finals of the World Cup.
As its fame is undeniable, it comes as no surprise that many watchers want to know which country’s team will win the upcoming season. However, it is not easy to make correct predictions. We can just take some of the important factors like current performance, players involved, and the total number of their wins and losses throughout the years into consideration and guess relatively. Below is a list of teams that are more likely to win.
Spain
The first name in this list is Spain. There are many reasons to say that it has the potential to be a superpower the moment the World Cup 2026 kicks off. In the past, Span won the prestigious tournament for the first time in 2010. This is thanks to the hard work and big efforts of strikers. The notable one is David Villa, who contributed considerably to the win over the Netherlands in the final. Although he had retired already, the country had the serving of the new promising generation. They are expected to bring a brighter future in the near future.
Dani Olmo is one of the good star players who can make Spain become dominant. As a Barcelona team member, he has scored five goals in 204/25 La Liga so far. Set aside from a loss against Real Sociedad, the team has had many positive results, with consecutive wins recorded during the event.
Another figure worth mentioning is Fabian Ruiz. He is responsible for taking care of the Spanish midfielder squad. He is one of a few in the team that possesses exceptional passing accuracy, up to 91%. Outside national scope, he plays for the PSG team and was of great importance in scoring goals.
Last but not least, Spain has Lamine Yamal on its squad. His talent is recognized at the age of only 16. With the help of his teammate Nico Williams, he successfully made a goal into France’s net in the Euro tournament. Like Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal plays for Barcelona when they compete in the La Liga. As the 2026 World Cup starts, this will be a great opportunity for him to show what he has gained as well as what he can do for his team after two years of continuous attempts.
France
France should be another formidable competitor in the World Cup 2026 if we account for their extraordinary performance in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Kylian Mbappé has played an important role in that. Now, he is 25 years old and still has a long way to go. His supersonic speed, combined with amazing dribbling skills, will benefit the team by threatening the other side.
There used to be Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, and Mbappé on the attack. But they have already retired. To replace the positions, PSG gives out Kolo Muani, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé. These new players get along well with Mbappé, setting their names as the perfect duo.
In terms of support in the midfield, France has Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni from Real Madrid in its hands. They have done a good job of playing in the central and defensive areas. For a deeper squad, Warren Zaïre-Emery from PSG and Michael Olise from Bayern Munchen are available to achieve the goal.
Moreover, there is one more strong player called N’Golo Kanté, but the possibility of him serving France is yet to be officially announced. This depends on how ready he is because he has suffered from multiple injury setbacks since last year. There is no need to worry about his original strength and speed. When at the former club, he was able to control the midfield position and take the ball back from other players. Numerous trophies gained, especially in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League, clearly show his profound effect on the overall team.
France has a defense that can not be doubted. One of the best in the world regarding the left full-back position, Theo Hernández, remains to be a leader for the national team in the next few years. Lucas Hernández, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, and Ibrahim Konaté all have demonstrated their values in the present clubs they are in charge. When they pull together in a team, they will be able to establish a defensive wall that is hard for opponents to break. Other players like Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Clauss, and Wesley Fofana also help make the team deep in depth.
Argentina
When it comes to Argentina, many people will instantly think of Lionel Messi, who led the team to victory in the 2022 World Cup. However, some may be unsure about his energy and appearance due to his age. To prevent Argentina from failing to acquire the throne, besides Messi, the team carries other experienced players like Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul. With the rise of a number of young ones such as Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez, Argentina offers a mix of two generations, each with its own advantages.
Talking about the defense, standout players in the center, like Nicolás Otamendi, combined with Nahuel Molina in the full-back areas, could make it to the victory in the World Cup 2026.
After reading this article, you may have an idea of the teams most likely to get the trophy in the 2026 World Cup. Apart from Spain, France, and Argentina, teams out of the above list, like Morocco and Croatia, also have a potential chance to be the winner. Nevertheless, they are not as strong and consistent as the names we mentioned above. Remember that they are just predictions and can be changed if anything happens with the team lineup in the future.
