With the FIFA World Cup just around the corner (the competition in Qatar kicks off on November 20), Lionel Messi was asked about the favorites he sees in the final World Cup.
Lionel Messi considers Brazil and France to be big favorites to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
The PSG star (for whom this will be the last World Cup in his career) talked about several strong national teams (Brazil, Germany, France, England, Spain) who can win in Qatar.
However, Lionel sees two big favourites, which are Brazil and France.
The former Barcelona coach also explained the reasons why he sees the two national teams as the main candidates for the trophy: the stability of the team, the technical bench, as well as very high-quality footballers.
“I think Brazil and France are the two big candidates for this World Cup. They have been in the same group for a long time. In France, apart from Euro 2020 when things did not go well, there are impressive players, the same coach for a long time.
Brazil too. Today, I believe that these two teams are the favorites, even if all the big teams are serious candidates for winning the World Cup,” he said. Lionel Messi for TV Sports in Argentina.
At the final tournament in Qatar, Argentina was placed in Group C along with Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.
What the groups look like at the World Cup Qatar 2022
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales
Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea.
Source: Hot News RO
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