The top eight for the 2026 World Cup have been officially confirmed, with France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland advancing. No team standing on this stage has relied on luck to get here—every match will be a tough battle. However, if I were to predict the eventual champion, I would still vote for France.

France's biggest advantage is not any single star player, but the balance of the squad. From the attacking threat of the forwards, to the control ability of the midfield, to the big-game experience of the 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 packed defense. Morocco possesses strong willpower 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 enter a familiar track for France.