World Cup 2026: Jurgen Klinsmann picks two major favourites to win trophy

Author: Don SilasPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

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World Cup 2026: Jurgen Klinsmann picks two major favourites to win trophy

Former Bayern Munich striker Jurgen Klinsmann has picked Portugal and Brazil as his two major favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the Stick To Football podcast, he also admitted that England has the quality to win if they believe in themselves. Klinsmann noted similarities between Portugal's team playing for Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's team playing for Messi in Qatar, and praised Portugal's squad and coach Roberto Martinez.

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