Progression to the knockout stage isn’t just a hope; it’s the expectation.

With world-class talent in every position, envious depth, and recent success, France and Spain are widely seen as the two best teams in the world and rightful favourites to win the 2026 World Cup.

Few stories have been bigger than the revival of the New York Knicks but one story that has overshadowed it is that of French phenom Victor Wembanyama.