Vieira says France shouldn't face England in World Cup final, prefers Argentina
Former France captain Patrick Vieira has named England as the team he wants his country to avoid in the World Cup 2026 final. Speaking on ITV after France's 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday night, Vieira said he prefers Argentina as France's potential final opponent. France secured their semi-final spot with the win over Morocco and will face the winner of Spain versus Belgium for a place in the final. Vieira's comments are interesting given that Argentina defeated France in the final of the previous World Cup edition in Qatar 2022. The Les Bleus' semi-final match is scheduled for next week with both Spain and Belgium still competing for the right to face France. Vieira's preference reflects his view on which team would provide a more favorable final matchup for France's World Cup ambitions.