World Cup 2026: Rio Ferdinand changes mind on country to win trophy

Author: Don SilasPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Spain

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World Cup 2026: Rio Ferdinand changes mind on country to win trophy

Rio Ferdinand initially named France as the favorite for the 2026 World Cup, but changed his mind to back Spain. He stated that if Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Rodri are fit, Spain is hard to beat. He had previously claimed France would win with Dembélé and Mbappé. The tournament starts today, Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Mexico vs South Africa.

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