World Cup 2026 Favorites: France, England, Spain and More
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City with 48 nations competing. Traditional powerhouses such as France, England, Spain, Brazil and defending champions Argentina are the early favorites.
The tournament features a 17‑day group stage with up to five matches broadcast each day. Argentina aims to become the first side since Brazil’s Pelé era to win back‑to‑back titles.
The final will be staged on July 19 in New York, promising a historic showdown.
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