Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: Who are the most likely first-time World Cup winners? | World Cup 2026
By: Jeff Rueter | Published: 2026-05-21 09:00:06 | Source: www.theguardian.com
When Fifa expanded the field for the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, the sales pitch included giving more nations a chance at glory. In reality, the favorites are nearly always former champions.
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To date, only eight nations have won the men’s World Cup. And yet, few of the former champions arrive at this summer’s tournament in their finest form. Spain are a justifiably popular pick as the…
