Gary Neville has declared France the overwhelming favourites to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy, citing an attacking quartet so devastating he cannot envisage any defence stopping them.

The England legend made his assessment after France swept aside Sweden with a commanding 3-0 victory, a result he described as a statement of intent from a team already operating at a level above every other side in the tournament.

A nightmare for every defender

Neville, who approaches matches from a defensive standpoint, was unequivocal about the threat posed by Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola.