The race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is heating up, with 28 of the 48 nationwide groups already securing their spots. CONMEBOL nations are rising as potential powerhouses, whereas England stands as the only real UEFA crew to have certified up to now. With quite a few nationwide groups nonetheless vying for an opportunity, 2002 World Cup champion Ricardo Kaka has boldly shared his picks for favorites to win the match.
“I actually consider in our nationwide crew. I contemplate Brazil one of many favorites. I hope they win the championship. I hope Brazil brings dwelling the Hexa. As for favorites, I feel Spain is a really sturdy crew, Yamal is on an enormous roll, with very proficient younger gamers. France is a superb crew, it’s not new, it’s been round for a few years with the identical crew, coach, it was world champion, it reached one other last. Argentina too, surely, the present champion,” Kaka stated, by way of ESPN.
Though they haven’t but secured their direct place, France and Spain stay clear protagonists in UEFA tournaments lately, profitable the 2025 Nations League and 2024 Euro, respectively. Each nationwide groups boast standout gamers comparable to Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal, amongst different that make them sturdy favorites. It makes good sense that they have been chosen by Kaka.
Argentina, likewise, are in spectacular kind, profitable persistently lately with a squad that continues to resume itself. With Lionel Messi acting at a excessive stage and a number of other younger gamers shining, in addition they function prominently in Kaka’s rating. Nevertheless, the inclusion of Brazil got here as a shock. They don’t seem to be of their greatest kind and haven’t received this match for years, with a number of uncertainties remaining, even of their squad choice.
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With Argentina and Brazil already in, what do Spain and France have to do to succeed in the 2026 World Cup?
France and Spain proceed to dominate the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, sustaining their undefeated streak and positioning themselves strongly for match qualification. On November 15, Lamine Yamal’s nationwide crew can clinch their spot with a victory over Georgia. To safe the highest spot of their group, a win towards Turkey on November 18 turns into essential.
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In the meantime, Kylian Mbappe’s nationwide crew faces Ukraine on November 13, needing a win to make sure its match berth. A subsequent victory over Azerbaijan on November 16 is important for them to say the group chief place. Each nationwide groups are heading in the right direction for qualification, undoubtedly positioning them as formidable contenders for the title, given their spectacular performances lately.
