Infantino names Spain among the favorites for the 2026 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has spoken about the favorites for the 2026 World Cup, pointing to Spain as one of the teams to beat. Spain arrive at the tournament as reigning European champions and sit near the top of the FIFA rankings.
Infantino noted that a team leading the rankings should naturally be considered a favorite for the World Cup, while also acknowledging that other strong contenders will challenge Spain in North America.
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