The defending champions France and Brazil are the favorites to win the World Cup in Qatar, according to Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi, as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.
Messi noted that Brazil, Germany, France, England, and Spain are frequently listed as favorites to win.
However, the 35-year-old forward believes France and Brazil are the two strongest sides entering the tournament. The World Cup will run from November 20 to December 18.
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“We always say the same great teams but if I have to choose, Brazil and France are the two great candidates to win the World Cup,” Messi told DIRECTV Sports.
“They’ve had the same group (of players) for a long time, working well. France, aside from the last Euros when they were eliminated (in the last 16) and did badly, they have some impressive players.
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“They have a clear idea and the same coach (Didier Deschamps). Brazil is a bit the same (under Tite).”
Interestingly, Messi did not mention Argentina, who are unbeaten in 35 matches, among the favourites. Lionel Scaloni’s side won the Copa America last year by beating Brazil in the final.
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