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Sports July 2, 2026

Ian Wright Identifies Potential Challenger to France's World Cup Dominance

Ian Wright Identifies Potential Challenger to France's World Cup Dominance

Argentina pose the greatest threat to France's hopes at the World Cup according to football experts.

Former England striker Ian Wright believes that the Argentine team's exceptional talent, particularly their "superstars," makes them almost unbeatable unless they suffer a significant injury setback.

Teammate and fellow football analyst Lineker also shares Wright's concerns about Argentina, citing them as a potential obstacle alongside Spain, despite the latter's lackluster start to the tournament.

Lineker suggests that Spain might be able to regain their form from two years ago, but ultimately predicts that Argentina will be the team to beat, particularly in the semi-finals.

He further predicts that England will face a tough challenge, foreseeing a replay of the World Cup final from four years ago.

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