Roy Keane rules out Portugal, names France as 2026 World Cup favourites
Roy Keane ruled out Portugal's chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, naming France as his favourites to lift the trophy. Speaking on Sky Bet's Micah & Roy's Road To America series on June 12, 2026, Keane said he doubts Portugal's defensive solidity and has instead been open-minded about Brazil and Spain, but believes France has come into his head as a potential winner. He praised the French manager's ability to get the squad on the same page, calling him one of the best at it, and noted that France reached the final of the last two World Cups.
For Nigerian football fans, Keane's take adds to the growing debate about which team will dominate the next World Cup, especially as Nigeria failed to qualify. His assessment highlights the importance of defence and managerial cohesion—factors that could influence which teams fans choose to support or consider when discussing the tournament's outcome.
Do you agree with Keane that France are the team to beat, or do you think Brazil, Spain, or another side has a better shot at winning the 2026 World Cup?