Didier Deschamps praises Spain as World Cup favorites ahead of tournament start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ahead of France's opening World Cup match against Senegal, head coach Didier Deschamps identified Spain as the team to beat in the tournament. Deschamps acknowledged France's ambitions but emphasized that Spain is the stronger contender, stating, "the big favourite is Spain, though, I have no doubt about that." France will next face Iraq and Norway in their group. This World Cup takes place in North America, with France's matches scheduled in New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston.
- •Didier Deschamps coaches France in the World Cup.
- •France plays Senegal in their opening match.
- •Deschamps labels Spain as the top favorite.
- •France's group includes Iraq and Norway.
- •Matches hosted in North America.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Didier Deschamps says Spain are World Cup favourites: “I have no doubt about it.”
"On the eve of his team’s World Cup opening match, Didier Deschamps was notably asked about whether he considered his France squad to be among the favourites to reclaim their title.Responding to a Sp...
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