France or Argentina, who wins the World cup 2026?

[Pandu Geddon]

I have the same thought as you. In fact, if we assume that Argentina reaches the final and France also reaches the final, Argentina would have a very strong chance of winning the title for a second consecutive time, and what happened in 2022 could happen again at this WC. Unless some of Argentina's key players suffer injuries, which could change this scenario. However, it is hard to imagine an important player like Messi getting injured before such a crucial match.

If both teams really make it to the final, as a spectator, I just hope both teams are at their best. Because that way, we’ll see a truly entertaining match.
It’s not impossible that key players might have to miss the final. The semi-final will also be very decisive, and hopefully there won’t be any incidents that harm either team that might make it to the final.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

This is the million dollar question now isn't it?
Assuming Mbappé plays which I think he does, I'd give the slight advantage to France to win the WC.

In as much as I am in support of your opinion, I would have to say that you can't be so sure about France winning the world Cup simply because Mbappe will be playing alongside his other teammate, and this is because I watch the previous world Cup in 2022 where Argentina and France played the finals for which Argentina ended up beating France in the penalties I think..
Thing to note was that Mbappe played alongside his team mate in that match as well, so why didn't they win the Cup?

From 2022 to this year is 4 years, so I believe there should be some notable improvements in Mbappe performance since he's still young and vibrant, this is the only reason I am betting on France to win the Cup, else I think Argentina has a better chance even though I honestly do not want to see them win the Cup again.

[Fredomago]

I have the same thought as you. In fact, if we assume that Argentina reaches the final and France also reaches the final, Argentina would have a very strong chance of winning the title for a second consecutive time, and what happened in 2022 could happen again at this WC. Unless some of Argentina's key players suffer injuries, which could change this scenario. However, it is hard to imagine an important player like Messi getting injured before such a crucial match.

If both teams really make it to the final, as a spectator, I just hope both teams are at their best. Because that way, we’ll see a truly entertaining match.
It’s not impossible that key players might have to miss the final. The semi-final will also be very decisive, and hopefully there won’t be any incidents that harm either team that might make it to the final.

For sure fans also would love to see this happen but we can't predict what will future brings, they still have games to play especially those important game that needs to win to push their way to the finals, and similar to what you said if they can keep their key players that will be nice to watch as both teams will play with very compeititve squad that may bring all the best that they've got for the final match to win this year's world cup.

[fredericktaylor]

Both teams are very strong and have maintained their position by using their own strength and strategy, so neither of these two teams is weak. Argentina is in a good rhythm in the 2026 Work cup, they are playing every game very well and are leaving the field with a win in the end, while France is performing very well, so I am not confirm which team will win the 2026 Work cup in the end, both teams have equal chances of winning but in the end, the ones who perform very well will win the Work cup.

[puloweh555]

I have the same thought as you. In fact, if we assume that Argentina reaches the final and France also reaches the final, Argentina would have a very strong chance of winning the title for a second consecutive time, and what happened in 2022 could happen again at this WC. Unless some of Argentina's key players suffer injuries, which could change this scenario. However, it is hard to imagine an important player like Messi getting injured before such a crucial match.

If both teams really make it to the final, as a spectator, I just hope both teams are at their best. Because that way, we’ll see a truly entertaining match.
It’s not impossible that key players might have to miss the final. The semi-final will also be very decisive, and hopefully there won’t be any incidents that harm either team that might make it to the final.

Judging by Argentina performance in the knockout stages I doubt Argentina can beat England. Argentina in the knockout stages faced only weak opponents and had to fight tooth and nail until extra time. Only against Egypt did they manage to win in regulation time. The other matches against Cape Verde and Switzerland saw them win in extra time. England on the other hand, performed exceptionally well in the knockout stages, defeating Mexico and Norway in regulation time. England also has the same squad depth as Argentina, so it's safe to say Argentina will face a well matched opponent in the semifinals.

This contrasts with France who has been formidable from the start of the tournament. Although Spain also has good depth, the quality of France players is highly favored to reach the final. So my prediction is that the final will be between France and England. Even if Argentina can be lucky enough to beat England and reach the final France will emerge as World Cup champions because France in 2022 is very different from France now, in this World Cup they have a very mature squad in all lines.

[Minor Miner]

Both teams are very strong and have maintained their position by using their own strength and strategy, so neither of these two teams is weak. Argentina is in a good rhythm in the 2026 Work cup, they are playing every game very well and are leaving the field with a win in the end, while France is performing very well, so I am not confirm which team will win the 2026 Work cup in the end, both teams have equal chances of winning but in the end, the ones who perform very well will win the Work cup.

I would say that all four teams that have qualified for the semi-finals have  a chance of becoming champions. It is difficult  to give predictions about the semi-finals matches. Bookies consider France and england as favorites. But Argentina and spain are also very strong teams. They also have a chance of qualifying for the final. Many are interested in  watching the France vs Argentina final. This is also not a small  possibility. Anything can happen.

Both France and argentina are strong. In the knockout round matches, we saw that Argentina's performance was a bit messy at the beginning of the match, but they performed brilliantly in the last  30 minutes. We  see this in every match. On the other hand, France's attack is also one of the strongest  attacks in this world cup. If the argentina vs France final takes place, it will be very exciting.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Both teams are very strong and have maintained their position by using their own strength and strategy, so neither of these two teams is weak. Argentina is in a good rhythm in the 2026 Work cup, they are playing every game very well and are leaving the field with a win in the end, while France is performing very well, so I am not confirm which team will win the 2026 Work cup in the end, both teams have equal chances of winning but in the end, the ones who perform very well will win the Work cup.

At least these two teams will meet in this year's World Cup final, and that's quite fitting and would be an ideal final, as Argentina and France have consistently shown their best form, regardless of what happens. But that has to be acknowledged.
And regarding the odds, I share your opinion, although there's little hope that France can win this year's World Cup and avenge their loss in the final four years ago.

[Agbe]

I don't like how the semi finals has played out because it looks like the expected match between France and Argentina might not happen because bookies are already pricing England to beat Argentina and these guys have the data to back them, unless VAR and refs come to their rescue  

At this point its may the best team win as can't separate them🏆 🙌

I am still saying and I have said before I don't think Argentina will play the final match with France but another team. And if England play the final with France, France will win them. And Argentina has not really played with a strong team in this tournament. And most of the teams were from Africa origin. And I am suspecting that it was a pre-plan arrangement to make things easier for them to play the final. If not why Argentina and France have not played in any of the stage? And I believed even last World Cup, these two didn't meet until the final and here again. When Spain and England play with Argentina, we will see the results.

[GiftedMAN]

Both teams are very strong and have maintained their position by using their own strength and strategy, so neither of these two teams is weak. Argentina is in a good rhythm in the 2026 Work cup, they are playing every game very well and are leaving the field with a win in the end, while France is performing very well, so I am not confirm which team will win the 2026 Work cup in the end, both teams have equal chances of winning but in the end, the ones who perform very well will win the Work cup.

Without taking anything away from Argentina, I think they've been impressive to an extent but let's not forget that on two games, they were at the edge of getting eliminated. Also they were lucky to get on the side of the knockout stage draw that gave them the opportunity of not meeting the giants football nations. They'll be finally meeting a big team in the Three Lions and I doubt that they'll get past the semi finals.
For France, I don't see anything stopping them from winning this year's FIFA World Cup. They've bossed every game they've played so far in the competition and should they meet Argentina, I think they'll best them.

[Bigjoe33]

Does anyone share the same feeling or wish with me? What are your thoughts or wish about who wins the tournament?

I wanted Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo to win this year's World Cup but as they were knocked out by Spain in the round of 16, the team that I want them to win the World Cup is France because they have good team chemistry and good individual players that can beat any team they play against in this World Cup.

Yea, France are a strong team and they have proven that over time. From there play style and aggressiveness, it seems clearly that they are more hungry and really want to win the world cup. They lost at the last world cup against Argentina, and this time, they would love to win. It's okay they win though, I would prefer them instead of Argentina who just won the last one. But for me, it would have been so exciting for me if we see a new winner

[icebar]

Both teams are very strong and have maintained their position by using their own strength and strategy, so neither of these two teams is weak. Argentina is in a good rhythm in the 2026 Work cup, they are playing every game very well and are leaving the field with a win in the end, while France is performing very well, so I am not confirm which team will win the 2026 Work cup in the end, both teams have equal chances of winning but in the end, the ones who perform very well will win the Work cup.

Without taking anything away from Argentina, I think they've been impressive to an extent but let's not forget that on two games, they were at the edge of getting eliminated. Also they were lucky to get on the side of the knockout stage draw that gave them the opportunity of not meeting the giants football nations. They'll be finally meeting a big team in the Three Lions and I doubt that they'll get past the semi finals.
For France, I don't see anything stopping them from winning this year's FIFA World Cup. They've bossed every game they've played so far in the competition and should they meet Argentina, I think they'll best them.

With the kind of football Argentina is currently playing, they will not be able to easily pass the semi-finals. The performance of the last two matches has shown that Argentina fought until the last minute of the match because they were under pressure until the last minute. As the last world champion team, they needed to get used to playing pressure-free football in the semi-finals. England is not a weak team, so if they play the entire match under pressure, Argentina is likely to be eliminated from the World Cup. Although they have enough plan unity and enough strength, playing football under pressure is one of the most difficult performances. So, I think Argentina should get used to playing pressure-free football.

[shinratensei_]

The final will be Spain vs Argentina. I was thinking France would face Argentina in final, but i'm changing my mind. Spain only conceded one goal, and it's showing how impressive they are. So they're likely send France back to their country.
Meanwhile, Argentina will be thrashing England in this semis. So basically, we will see Argentina to win world cup again. This is what FIFA want. 

So far Argentina is full with controversies in almost any of their games, but they can always leave from it by getting advantages. So they're likely winning the world cup. That's the scenario. 

[Showlove01]

With the quarter finals kick starting today with France vs Morocco, and other teams to play each day, the 2026 world cup can only get interesting and more excited as the big names begin to play themselves.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal is out, and we still have few big names such as Messi, Mbappe, Halaand, Kane and few others left to battle for the semi finals and probably the finals.

If you ask me, I don't want Argentina nor France or even Spain to win this 2026 world cup. Argentina are the defending champions, France won the last edition before Argentina, and also played the finals against Argentina in the last edition. Spain was the winner 2010 I guess so.

I would really love to see a new winner, maybe Morocco, or England, or Norway or Belgium or even Switzerland, but certainly not Messi or Mbappe. Of course it football, I can't actually decide what happens.

Does anyone share the same feeling or wish with me? What are your thoughts or wish about who wins the tournament?

This is world cup and it is quite unfortunate that what we want or wish doesn't really matter here because this is survival of the fittest which will also be backed with luck because I have seen a situation where a team that is more stronger and better than the other yet the weaker ones still come out victorious at the end. However, it is also unfortunate that the people you want to win the world cup are already in the semifinals and one or two of them will definitely qualify for finals and may even win.

[Odusko]

Both teams are very strong and have maintained their position by using their own strength and strategy, so neither of these two teams is weak. Argentina is in a good rhythm in the 2026 Work cup, they are playing every game very well and are leaving the field with a win in the end, while France is performing very well, so I am not confirm which team will win the 2026 Work cup in the end, both teams have equal chances of winning but in the end, the ones who perform very well will win the Work cup.

This fight fr the finalist of the world cup is a battle between two Elephants, Argentina is the world cup fav and th defending champion, haven't won France with penalties shootout in the last word cup, this round is another word tht player's like Kylian Mbappe who Captainship is dettermind to win the fight they lost last time, and Argentina have Messi that will protect the trophy with all his straight, so world cup final between France and Argentina will definitely be the most spectacular finals.

[Rashlyowl]

Majority of user in this thread are picking France to win the world cup, but I see things differently after Argentina's recent matches. They always benefit from the circumstances & of course, the referee.

I know France is the favorite, even with the bookies. But this time, I believe Argentina will take home the world cup trophy for the second time in a row, just like Paris Saint-Germain did in the Champions League.

[sompitonov]

This fight fr the finalist of the world cup is a battle between two Elephants, Argentina is the world cup fav and th defending champion, haven't won France with penalties shootout in the last word cup, this round is another word tht player's like Kylian Mbappe who Captainship is dettermind to win the fight they lost last time, and Argentina have Messi that will protect the trophy with all his straight, so world cup final between France and Argentina will definitely be the most spectacular finals.

It will definitely be a great final. I think these teams deserve to be in the final at this point, although England could also show their teeth and end up in the final. Honestly, I wanted Norway to go through and was hoping for a miracle that they would make it to the final, but they were just unlucky, even though they looked very good against England. In any case, it looks like the finalists will be predictable, and if even one of these teams doesn't make it, I'll be surprised. For now, it looks like France will lift the cup.

[MorganaX]

Majority of user in this thread are picking France to win the world cup, but I see things differently after Argentina's recent matches. They always benefit from the circumstances & of course, the referee.

I know France is the favorite, even with the bookies. But this time, I believe Argentina will take home the world cup trophy for the second time in a row, just like Paris Saint-Germain did in the Champions League.

I think that's something I won't argue with you on because the way Argentina games have been going is just simply crazy, this exactly how things went the last time when they faced off the Netherlands in the 2022 world cup when the referee blatantly officiated the game so bias that everyone in the world began to wonder if there is some sort of scandal in their games and journey to the world cup finals. I don't want to believe that anything of sort can happen but it will be completely crazy to see or witness one of those Argentina games shenanigans at this stage of the world cup finals again .

[NewRevelation]

Majority of user in this thread are picking France to win the world cup, but I see things differently after Argentina's recent matches. They always benefit from the circumstances & of course, the referee.

I know France is the favorite, even with the bookies. But this time, I believe Argentina will take home the world cup trophy for the second time in a row, just like Paris Saint-Germain did in the Champions League.

I don't see it that way. I don't see them winning it. Unless Argentina plays better, they will be eliminated in the semi's or lose at the finals. Anyways, sometimes, a team could struggle to win some certain matches, but at the end, they can pick up and win to the final stage. Argentina had a little tough time to win Cabo Verde and also on Egypt, and finally they won comfortably against Switzerland. Anyways, its football, we keep watching

[KTChampions]

The final will be Spain vs Argentina. I was thinking France would face Argentina in final, but i'm changing my mind. Spain only conceded one goal, and it's showing how impressive they are. So they're likely send France back to their country.
Meanwhile, Argentina will be thrashing England in this semis. So basically, we will see Argentina to win world cup again. This is what FIFA want. 

So far Argentina is full with controversies in almost any of their games, but they can always leave from it by getting advantages. So they're likely winning the world cup. That's the scenario. 

Damn, you scare me with your thoughts because they are similar to mine   The suspicious way Argentina is crawling towards the final reminds me of Spain in 2010, not because the referees were on Spain's side, but because the victories are, let's say, modest, but they are still achieved. But I still hope it's just a delusion. England looks good against the background of Argentina, for me, England is the clear favorite in the semifinals. The winner of the France - Spain match also looks stronger, although I didn't like Spain's performance against Belgium – the accuracy of their passes, the effectiveness of their ball control, and their attacks were very poor.

[Jatiluhung]

I have the same thought as you. In fact, if we assume that Argentina reaches the final and France also reaches the final, Argentina would have a very strong chance of winning the title for a second consecutive time, and what happened in 2022 could happen again at this WC. Unless some of Argentina's key players suffer injuries, which could change this scenario. However, it is hard to imagine an important player like Messi getting injured before such a crucial match.

If both teams really make it to the final, as a spectator, I just hope both teams are at their best. Because that way, we’ll see a truly entertaining match.
It’s not impossible that key players might have to miss the final. The semi-final will also be very decisive, and hopefully there won’t be any incidents that harm either team that might make it to the final.

Well, let’s hope that if these two teams do manage to make it to the final, they’ll be able to play at full strength and that no key players get injured before the final match.

But to be honest, France does seem to have the edge over Argentina in this World Cup. Still, Argentina definitely has a chance to win the title again. Especially since the players are motivated to bring home another World Cup title for Messi, who might not be with them for the next World Cup. So the Argentine players are truly highly motivated right now. They deeply admire their legendary player and are fighting even harder to provide an extraordinary stage for Messi, as this seems likely to be his final World Cup.