France remains the biggest favorite, and its championship pedigree may fully manifest in the knockout stage

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals are officially set, with France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland advancing. Every team that has made it to this stage did not rely on luck to get here; each match will be a fierce battle. However, if I had to predict the ultimate champion, I would still put my vote on France.

France's greatest advantage is not a single star player, but the balance of the squad. From the attacking power up front, to the control in midfield, to the big-game experience in defense, there are almost no obvious weaknesses. The deeper the World Cup goes, the less it's about flashy attacks and more about who makes fewer mistakes, and France is one of the teams with the lowest error rate among the quarterfinalists.

Facing Morocco, France's biggest test will be how to break down a compact defense. Morocco has tenacious will and extremely high tactical execution, but France has more players who can change the course of the game. As long as they score first, the rhythm of the match will likely fall into France's familiar groove.

If they advance smoothly, in the semifinals, whether against Spain or Belgium, France has enough squad depth to handle different playing styles. What truly determines the champion is often not a single match, but consistent performance across three high-intensity knockout games, and France has the edge in that regard.

Of course, the World Cup never follows the script on paper, and any match can have surprises. But considering the team's performance in this tournament, squad depth, and big-game experience, I believe France remains the team with the most championship pedigree. For other teams, if they want to lift the World Cup trophy, they first need to find a way to beat France.#世界杯冠军预测 #