Despite France's well-established pecking order, a sluggish first-half display in the 3-1 win over Senegal at the World ​Cup may have offered hope to those on the fringes ‌of Didier Deschamps' starting lineup,

France and Spain are among the favorites to take home the 2026 World Cup. Here's a look at the full, 48-team field ranked by their odds to win.

France's team is among the favorites to win this year's World Cup. France has reached four of the last seven World Cup finals and won two.

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Top football teams increasingly rely on big data and predictive algorithms to gain an advantage. But sports psychology plays a big role, too. And that is where I come in. I have a passion for sports in general and soccer in particular – it is the game I grew up playing in Germany.