Exclusive: What surprises does Denis Lavagne predict for the 2026 World Cup?
In an exclusive interview with Foot Africa, French coach Denis Lavagne predicted an impressive showing from both Canada and Cape Verde in the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
"In my opinion, two teams could surprise everyone at the World Cup: Canada and, why not, Cape Verde. These are two nations that few expect to go far at this level, but they could put together a remarkable run," he said.
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To recap, The Canucks will compete in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, and Qatar. Meanwhile, the Blue Sharks have been drawn into Group H with Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Uruguay.
Canada will kick off the tournament on June 12 with their opening clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Cape Verde will make their World Cup debut on June 15 against Spain, one of the favorites for the title.
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