MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off Thursday, fans are already weighing in on one of the tournament’s biggest questions:
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Who will take home the title?
The world’s most-watched sporting event opens with Mexico facing South Africa — a rematch of the 2010 opener — but attention quickly turns to the favorites expected to make a deep run.
Defending champion Argentina enters the tournament as a top contender after winning it all in 2022, while France remains in the mix after reaching the last two World Cup finals.
Brazil is once again among the favorites as it chases a sixth World Cup title, and Spain is also drawing attention.
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Click here for a closer look at how the World Cup group stage could unfold.
Still, the conversation isn’t limited to the traditional powerhouses.
Some fans are even pointing to possible underdog runs, including Haiti, which would be a historic breakthrough and a major storyline for supporters in South Florida.
As predictions pour in, the debate continues: Brazil, Argentina, France, Spain — or a surprise champion?
Viewers can vote in the poll above or leave their predictions in the comment section below.
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