Zabaleta Names Five Teams for 2026 World Cup Glory

In an interview, Pablo Zabaleta, a former Manchester City defender, named five national teams he believes can win the 2026 World Cup: Argentina, France, Spain, Brazil, and England. Zabaleta expressed his support for Argentina, the reigning champions from the Qatar World Cup, and stated that he believes they can successfully defend their title.

He acknowledged the talent of other teams, particularly highlighting Spain, England, France, and Brazil as serious contenders. Zabaleta noted that Lionel Messi, despite aging, remains capable of delivering moments of pure magic on the field.

He also mentioned the Portuguese team as one to watch closely, especially with England's recent form under new manager Thomas Tuchel, who has the potential to harness strong individual talent within the squad.