World Cup 2026: Brazil legend Romario names six favourites to win trophy

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

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World Cup 2026: Brazil legend Romario names six favourites to win trophy

Brazilian legend Romario has named six favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, France, and Portugal. He snubbed England, stating these six teams are the top contenders. Romario, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, shared his picks in an interview with The Guardian.

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