Are Spain and France favourites to lift FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy? Predicting the top contenders

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off in some style as Mexico defeated South Africa in the tournament opener before South Korea registered a come-from-behind win over the Czech Republic to close out the opening day. The action will continue on the second day as the second of the three co-hosts, Canada, will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first of the Day 2 games, with the USA to follow their Group D game against Paraguay.