2026 World Cup: Lineker names two favourites to win trophy ahead of England
Sport 2026 World Cup: Lineker names two favourites to win trophy ahead of England Published on March 30, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former England striker, Gary Lineker has admitted that there are two teams better placed than the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup. Lineker has named them as Spain and France, although he insists England are “one of the frontrunners”. Thomas Tuchel is on a quest to lead England to only their second World Cup trophy. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); It would also be the first in 60 years. “The World Cup is getting very close now,” Lineker, who was the 1986 World Cup top goalscorer, said on The Rest is Football podcast. “I know Spain are actually the bookies’ favourites, closely followed by England, France, Argentina and Brazil. I think they’re the big five. “But I’m going with Spain. England are definitely one of the frontrunners but I think Spain have to be favourites ahead of us, personally I think France too.” Don't Miss UCL: Kylian Mbappe names only team capable of beating Bayern Munich You may like 2026 World Cup: Pablo Zabaleta names five teams that can win trophy 2026 World Cup: 8 countries in line for four spots next week 2026 World Cup: I can’t imagine tournament without Neymar in Brazil’s squad – Mbappe 2026 World Cup: FIFA reveals deadline for preliminary, final 26-player squads 2026 World Cup: Brazil are not favourites to win trophy – Vinicius Jr 2026 World Cup may lose emotional appeal, fans backing out – Tsoho