How France can become champions by leaving Argentina and Brazil behind
Published: 06:54 PM, 1 July 2026
France is unstoppable in the group stage. The French, who won all three of their three matches, are advancing to the second round as group winners. And the two-time world champions have maintained their dominance in the round of 32 games as well. For now, France is one of the best contenders for this year's World Cup title for all football experts.
However, the mission of restoring the crown on North American soil will not be easy for France, who were runners-up in the World Cup in the desert of Qatar. To lift the golden trophy, Didier Deschamps's team will have to overcome several superpowers of world football at each stage of the knockout.
The first two tests of the knockout (last 32 and last 16)
France easily passed the group stage hurdle. They also defeated Sweden 3-0 in the last 32 match. This time, the goal is the quarterfinals. Considering the current style of play and recent performance, many believe that this journey will be easy. Because France will face Paraguay to reach the quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe will easily defeat the team that sent Germany away.
Opta supercomputer says that France has an 85.54 percent chance of winning this match. On the other hand, Paraguay has only a 14.46 percent chance of winning.
France will have to gain some momentum in the quarter-finals. Because last year's semi-finalist Morocco has a chance of reaching the top eight by defeating Canada. This African team, which stopped Brazil in the group stage, is more well-organized this time. However, the supercomputer says that the French will win.
Semi-final test: Spain or Portugal?
If France can maintain their unstoppable momentum and reach the semi-finals, one of the best matches of the tournament awaits there. According to the bracket equation, Spain, who are in great shape, are the frontrunners in the race to be France's opponents in the last four. If Spain loses for some reason, Ronaldo's Portugal will have a chance. Deschamps's team will probably win against one of these two teams. But no matter who the opponent is, the supercomputer says France will win.
The great duel of the final: Defending champion or five-time champion?
If France overcomes all obstacles and reaches the final, they will have to fight against the two Latin American superpowers Argentina or the powerful Brazil in the last match to touch the trophy. Especially if Lionel Messi's Argentina reaches the final from the other side, it will be a stage for extreme revenge for the Qatar World Cup final. Since Argentina and Brazil are likely to meet in the semi-finals, Celeste can also win that match. In that case, France will face Brazil.

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