Norway, Japan, Morocco among World Cup 2026 dark horses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
With just a week until the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, excitement is high as teams prepare for the tournament. Co-hosts Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match. Traditional favorites like Spain, France, and Argentina are expected to excel, but several teams, including Norway, Japan, Morocco, Colombia, and Ecuador, are being viewed as potential dark horses. Predictions and opinions on which team might surprise have emerged as fans and analysts weigh in.
- •FIFA World Cup 2026 begins in one week.
- •Mexico will play South Africa in the opening match.
- •Traditional favorites include Spain, France, and Argentina.
- •Norway, Japan, and Morocco are viewed as potential dark horses.
- •Predictions and opinions on dark horse teams are circulating among fans.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 Dark Horse: Which country will surprise the most?
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