Deschamps Reveals World Cup Contenders: "And Why Not Morocco? It's a Team That Continues to Develop Constantly"
T.E (Elbotola)
08 June 2026at18:35
Didier Deschamps, the coach of the French national team, spoke about the main contenders for the 2026 World Cup, presenting a list of strong teams on the global stage.
Deschamps stated in remarks to the Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport": "Spain with Luis de la Fuente, and Germany, as a great footballing nation thanks to the quality of its players, and England led by Thomas Tuchel, and Portugal, alongside Argentina and Brazil."
He added: "And why not the Moroccan national team? It's a team that continues to develop constantly."
The Moroccan national team is in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, where they will begin their campaign against Brazil on June 13 at 23:00 (GMT +1).
Q&A
What teams did Didier Deschamps name as 2026 World Cup contenders?
Didier Deschamps identified several strong nations as 2026 World Cup contenders, including European powerhouses and South American giants. He also highlighted a rapidly developing African team as a potential dark horse for the tournament.
Why did Didier Deschamps include Morocco among the World Cup contenders?
Didier Deschamps included the Moroccan national team due to their constant development and strong performance on the global stage. He believes their continuous improvement makes them a formidable opponent capable of challenging traditional footballing powers.
When will Morocco begin their 2026 World Cup campaign?
Morocco will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 13, facing a challenging opponent in their group. They are set to kick off their tournament journey in Group C, which features several other strong national teams.
