Sports News of Thursday, 2 July 2026

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2026 World Cup: Ian Wright names only team that can stop France from winning trophy

Arsenal legend Ian Wright Arsenal legend Ian Wright

Former Arsenal striker, Ian Wright, has named the only team that can stop France from winning the 2026 World Cup.

Les Bleus qualified for the last 16, thanks to a 3-0 hammering of Sweden, with captain Kylian Mbappe scoring twice.

Mbappe is leading the race for the Golden Boot with six goals and two assists.

France will take on Paraguay in the next round, as they seek to play in their third consecutive World Cup final.

Didier Deschamps lost the 2022 tournament to Argentina on penalties and Wright has claimed only Lionel Messi and co can stop them again.

“It’s going to take something [to beat France],” Wright said.

“It’s going to take an Argentina because of the warrior nature of Argentina.”