France coach, Didier Deschamps has named his side among seven teams that can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will start in June next year and France is in Group I alongside the likes of Senegal and Norway.
Deschamps’ side finished as runner-up in the last edition of the World Cup in Qatar after losing the final against Argentina.
Speaking to Olé, Deschamps also said that Messi and Ronaldo deserve to be at next year’s World Cup tournament.
“They [Messi and Ronaldo] are two players who have marked international soccer for more than 15 years; without a doubt, it is something special for them,” Deschamps said.
“There is no rematch in soccer. Argentina won [the 2022 World Cup] and there is nothing we can do about it now.
“This is a new competition and we are going to try to go as far as possible. France can be a contender.
“As in every World Cup, there are between six and seven teams that can win, but in the end, only one wins. To be the best, you have to beat all the teams.”
2026 World Cup: 7 teams win trophy – Didier Deschamps
