France's team was considered the main favorite of the main favorite to win the World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup in football is entering its most exciting and decisive stage. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

On the eve of the quarterfinal matches, the influential Goal sports portal updated its ranking of the main contenders for tournament victory. The list takes into account the current form and performance indicators of the national teams.

According to the newly announced ranking, the French national team has been named the main favorite and placed first. The French will face the Moroccan team in the quarterfinal stage.

Experts consider this match not only a battle for a semifinal spot but also a serious test of how ready the French team is for the championship. Spain and England follow in the ranking.

The Spaniards will face Belgium in the quarterfinals, while England will play Norway in their quest to reach the semifinals. The reigning world champions, Argentina, occupy fourth place in this ranking.

The team led by Lionel Messi will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Argentina reached this stage after a hard-fought victory over Egypt and continues its campaign.

In the full list compiled by the Goal portal, France, Spain, England, and Argentina form the top four, followed by Norway, Morocco, Switzerland, and Belgium. Notably, Norway’s rise to fifth place has drawn significant attention.

After eliminating strong Brazil from the tournament, the team led by Erling Haaland has become a formidable opponent for everyone. The World Cup quarterfinals will begin on July 9.

At this stage, France will face Morocco, Spain will play Belgium, Argentina will meet Switzerland, and England will take on Norway. Any mistake now could prove very costly for the teams.

The teams considered favorites must prove their status in action, as all remaining contenders are ready to use every opportunity to win the title. Information from the Goal sports portal was used as a source.