Paul Pogba Issues Ominous France Warning Ahead of World Cup Opener
Summary
Paul Pogba, who won the World Cup with France in 2018, said the current French team is even better than his championship squad. France is considered one of the top favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, which will be the biggest tournament ever with 48 teams playing 104 matches.Key Facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup includes 48 teams, 104 matches, and lasts 39 days, hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Paul Pogba believes the 2026 French team has more talent than the 2018 World Cup-winning team.
- Only four players from the 2018 French squad remain: Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Lucas Hernandez, and N’Golo Kante.
- The current French squad has 13 players who have never played in a World Cup before, including all three goalkeepers.
- France’s team includes young players like Jules Koundé, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki, Michael Olise, and William Saliba.
- France is a top favorite to win, along with Spain, Argentina, England, Brazil, and Portugal.
- France will play its first match at the 2026 World Cup on June 16 against Senegal in New Jersey.
- The French team faces Iraq on June 22 and Norway on June 26 in the group stage.
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