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Vinicius Jr: Argentina, France Top World Cup Picks
17 Feb
Summary
- Vinicius Jr believes Argentina, Portugal, Spain, France lead World Cup contenders.
- Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expresses strong confidence in winning the World Cup.
- Ancelotti's arrival has improved Brazil's team spirit and performance.
Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid winger, has identified Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and France as the leading contenders for the 2026 World Cup. He noted that these nations possess superior squads, with Argentina being the reigning champions and France reaching the 2022 final. Spain's quality is evident to Vinicius Junior through his club.
Despite Vinicius Junior's reserved outlook, Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly very confident about their World Cup prospects, even learning Portuguese. Ancelotti's appointment has markedly improved the Brazilian team's performance and atmosphere, contrasting with the recent struggles under previous coaches.
Brazil is striving to win their sixth World Cup title, a feat they last achieved in 2002. Ancelotti is experimenting with a fluid four-man attack, including Vinicius Junior. However, potential midfield partnerships are being tested due to injuries, impacting their overall strength.
