Norway striker Erling Haaland has named France as his favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite his own country’s impressive performances in the tournament.
Haaland once again demonstrated his importance to the Norwegian national team, scoring a brace in a thrilling encounter against Senegal.
The victory moved Norway into the knockout stage and maintained their perfect start to the competition.
With six points from two matches, Norway now sits level with France at the top of Group I heading into the final round of group fixtures.
Despite Norway’s strong form, Haaland believes France remain the team to beat.
Speaking after the match, the prolific striker suggested that the French squad possesses the quality required to go all the way and lift the trophy.
“We managed to get through, which is incredible, so I couldn’t care too much about that game now. They’re probably going to win against us, they’re probably going to win the whole tournament,” Haaland said.
Norway’s final group-stage match will come against France in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the group stage.
Both nations have already secured qualification but will battle for top spot in Group I.
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