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Patrick Vieira favors England over Brazil to win World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Patrick Vieira favors England over Brazil to win World Cup

Summary

During a discussion on The Rest is Football, Patrick Vieira stated that England may have a better chance of winning the World Cup than Brazil. While Brazil secured their first win against Haiti, Vieira highlighted the impressive performances of Argentina, France, and England, particularly noting England's strong showing in a 4-2 win against Croatia. He criticized Brazil's cohesion as a team, suggesting they are currently behind several other nations in the tournament. With the World Cup ongoing, Vieira emphasized England's potential as a serious contender.

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By the Numbers

•England won 4-2 against Croatia in their group match.
•Brazil achieved their first victory against Haiti.
•Vieira believes England offers more team potential than Brazil.
•Argentina and France have also impressed in recent matches.
•World Cup action continues with several key fixtures ahead.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Vieira picks who’s more likely to win the World Cup – Brazil or England

What they're saying

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The World Cup is in full swing, and we’ve seen enough of the key runners and riders to pick out a few favourites for the tournament. Argentina were impressive against Algeria last week, Kylian Mbappe was as electric as ever for France vs Senegal, while England put on a real show against Croatia in a 4-2 win.
— Yahoo Sports

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