France manager Didier Deschamps has downplayed the country’s status as the leading contender for the World Cup crown. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, while his side harbours domestic ambitions, they do not currently hold the mantle of the world’s strongest team at the tournament.
Dechamps concluded by officially tagging Spain as the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup.
His words, “If there’s a favourite team, it’s Spain, even though France legitimately aspires to win the title. But it’s a long road ahead.
France has top-level potential, even with a squad overhaul. I’m not going to consider the French team stronger than the others, but the clear favourite is Spain, I have no doubt about that.
It’s true that Ousmane started early in the national team, but he had numerous injuries. With PSG, his Ballon d’Or puts him in the spotlight. He is very focused, with the desire to be very good and decisive, as he is quite regularly with his club, even if his physical problems have led him to miss quite a few matches. We let him celebrate the victory in the Champions League. Obviously, with a high-level Ousmane, it will be a plus.”
On Senegal, “Senegal are one of the best teams; they have everything in terms of quality, players who play in the best clubs, a good midfield, an athletic and technical dimension
We know what to expect, and they do too. It will be a high-level confrontation. Most of my players were not born in 2002. There is no revenge; that was 24 years ago. There is another page to write. We will do everything so that the result is in our favour this time.”
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