World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland's prediction about France

Erling Haaland believes that France stands out as the top favorite for this 2026 World Cup and could go all the way to the title.

After Norway's victory over Senegal (3-2), the Norwegian striker gave a straightforward analysis of the rest of the tournament. Asked about a possible clash with the French national team, he acknowledged the presumed superiority of Les Bleus.

"I don't think too much about that match. They'll probably beat us and go all the way in the tournament," said Haaland, putting France among the strongest teams in the competition.

France confirmed among the favorites

These remarks further boost the image of an impressive France since the start of the World Cup. Solid defensively and efficient up front, Les Bleus are reaffirming their status as serious title contenders.

Meanwhile, Norway, led by Haaland, is still savoring its win over Senegal, an important victory in the race for qualification. But the Scandinavians already know that a potential showdown with France would be a challenge of an entirely different scale.

Senegal, beaten 3-2 in this encounter, also remains under pressure in an already fiercely contested group stage for the Lions of Teranga.

Nouya M'toama

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