Manchester United legend Roy Keane snubbed the likes of Portugal and England in his major prediction for the World Cup tournament this summer.
England and Portugal are considered two of the favourites at the 2026 edition of the World Cup, which will be held between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Three Lions are in Group L and will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama, while Portugal will come up against DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K.
However, ITV pundit Roy Keane had another two standout teams in mind ahead of Argentina’s World Cup title defence in the latest FIFA tournament.
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Man Utd icon Roy Keane feels either Argentina or France will clinch the 2026 World Cup trophy
Argentina secured the World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022 after Lionel Scaloni’s men defeated 2018 champions France on penalties in a thrilling final.
The 2022 World Cup champions are one of the favourites going into the tournament, which is tipped to be Lionel Messi’s final international competition with his country.
Speaking on ITV Sport, Roy Keane admitted that Argentina has narrowly edged out France as his favourites to capture the World Cup trophy this summer.
“I think Argentina, yeah,” he said.
“Do you know what? France, brilliant. Again, we’re talking about the strength and depth. I know Messi’s pushing on a bit now.”
The legendary former Manchester United captain was swayed by comments made by Lionel Scaloni, who has led Argentina to two Copa Americas and a World Cup.
“But the interview, the manager was quoted a few weeks ago, the Argentina manager [Scaloni], about ‘are you going to have to win the World Cup?’
“He went, ‘No, no, we’re going to have to retain it.’”
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Roy Keane thinks Argentina will win the 2026 World Cup, but he refuses to rule out a major challenge from France
United legend Keane thinks Argentina are perfectly positioned to retain their World Cup title, but he feels that France are equally equipped to beat Lionel Scaloni’s men to the trophy.
“These guys [Argentina] are hungry,” he added.
“A lot of players [are] playing for the big clubs once again. A bit of magic. A lot of leaders in their pack. Experience. Yeah. Argentina or France?”
Argentina will kick off their World Cup run against Algeria in Group J, while France’s first match at the tournament is against Group I opponents Senegal.
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