Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder, recently named France as one of the favorites for the 2026 World Cup. In an interview with Foot Mercato, the Albiceleste international said: “The favorites for the 2026 World Cup? Spain, France and Argentina are candidates. We can add Brazil to it. The team is returning to prominence and while they may not be in the best shape right now, they have some great players and a great coach has arrived. Brazil has its history and its weight. »
This statement takes on a particular dimension since Mac Allister was one of the architects of Argentina's victory against France in the 2022 World Cup final. Author of a solid performance throughout the tournament, he knows the quality of the Blues perfectly and does not hide his respect for their potential. Unsurprisingly, the Reds midfielder adds Spain, the reigning European champion, and Brazil, the great historical rival of his own selection, and now coached by Carlo Ancelotti.
The Blues ready to bounce back
For Didier Deschamps and his generation, this praise confirms the credibility of the Blues as serious contenders for the title. With a talented team and tactical stability, France appears to be a strong candidate for 2026, ready to bounce back from its defeat in the final and regain its place among the world elite.
On Friday, the France team beat Azerbaijan (3-0) in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin. She will face Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday evening.
