"Spain are actually the bookies' favourites, closely followed by England, France, Argentina and Brazil. I think they're the big five. France have got a hell of a squad, haven't they? They have an amazing squad, but I'm going to go with Spain."
"I think Spain have to be the team to beat. Obviously, we'd all love England to win. Portugal could be a decent outside bet as well. They will have to control the narrative around [Cristiano] Ronaldo and manage his minutes and see if he accepts that."
"In recent tournaments, the English team has progressed sufficiently to have a chance of winning it. But I can't remember any of us actually winning it."
Gary Lineker identifies Spain as the top favorite for the 2026 World Cup, citing their recent Euro 2024 victory and current FIFA ranking. He ranks France second and England third, while also mentioning Argentina and Brazil as strong contenders. Lineker emphasizes Spain's potential to repeat past successes and acknowledges the importance of managing Cristiano Ronaldo's role for Portugal. He believes England has made significant progress in recent tournaments, enhancing their chances of winning.
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