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CNN: Who are the World Cup favorites?
Spain, France and Argentina are favored on recent titles and deep squads, while England, Portugal and Brazil also draw support from betting markets.
- With a week to go before the World Cup begins, analysts and betting markets listed Spain, France, Argentina, England, Portugal, and Brazil as the top six contenders.
- Spain has won Euro 2024 and the men's soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, while defending champion France seeks another final appearance after successful runs in 2018 and 2022.
- Argentina aims to win back-to-back World Cups, a feat only Italy and Brazil have accomplished. Led by Lionel Messi, the 38-year-old remains highly motivated after securing the 2022 World Cup title.
- Brazil faces an identity crisis after cycling through four coaches in four years, while England hopes to end a 60-year title drought despite struggling to convert individual talent into collective identity.
- Only eight countries in history have ever won the World Cup, making tournament pressure intense and fine margins critical—even powerhouses can be knocked out unexpectedly.
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Who are the World Cup favorites?
Predictions about who will be the next world champion often miss the mark. The pressure at this tournament is as intense as it gets for any player, and the margins are so fine that even a powerhouse can be knocked out. Still, only eight countries in history have ever won the World Cup.
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