World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag
Spain, the reigning Euro 2024 champions, are viewed as favorites for the upcoming World Cup 2026. However, both former players and fans express caution due to the pressure of high expectations and the unpredictability of the tournament. Key figures emphasize the importance of teamwork and managing external factors like heat during the competition.
- ▪Miguel Angel Nadal believes Spain faces stiff competition from teams like Brazil, France, and Germany.
- ▪Fans are wary of high expectations, recalling Spain's disappointing performance in the 2014 World Cup.
- ▪Graham Hunter asserts that Spain is the best team on form but acknowledges the role of luck and external conditions in winning.
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Sport|World Cup 2026World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tagEuro 2024 champions will feel the pressure of a football-mad nation as they aim to clinch World Cup-Euro double in North America.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSpain, already holders of the Euro 2024 title, are among the favourites to add the World Cup 2026 trophy to their collection [File: Frank Augstein/AP Photo]By Graham KeeleyPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Former Barcelona and Spanish national team player Miguel Angel Nadal believes Spain are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup but will face stiff competition from a small group of leading rivals when the tournament kicks…
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