Wenger Tips France To Win 2026 World Cup

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has firmly backed France as favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a chat with Le Figaro, Wenger noted that their unparalleled depth of world-class attacking talent makes the team better than other teams in the competition.

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“We have so many attacking players that the danger is being a little unbalanced offensively. But today, the modern player, even an attacking one, knows how to do his share of the defensive work.

“When you’re 0-0 against France with 20 minutes to go, you lose the match. Power makes the difference.”

Wenger also defended Kylian Mbappé, stating that the forward will shine and prove his exceptional talent on the world stage.

“I put them above the others. France have so much talent and Deschamps has experience,’ the ex-Arsenal boss told Le Figaro.

“I’m ready to bet on it, he’s going to have a fantastic World Cup.

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“He’s been unfairly criticised often this season. He landed in an average Real Madrid team. Real has three or four world-class players. Before, they had ten.

“Football is such that you always need a scapegoat. He’s become that (at Real Madrid).

“Kylian has everything it takes to have a great World Cup. He’s physically fresh, he’s not overworked.”