Which team do you think has the best chance of winning the World Cup this year?

Assumption: you mean the men’s FIFA World Cup (the next one is 2026), since there isn’t a men’s World Cup every year.

No team is a lock, but based on recent tournament performance, depth of talent, and consistency, these usually have the best chances:

Top-tier favorites

• France: Elite depth at nearly every position and strong recent World Cup results (2018 champions, 2022 runners-up).
• Argentina: Proven tournament management and a core that has delivered in big matches (2022 champions), though squad age/transition will matter.
• Brazil: Always among the most talented; success often hinges on coaching stability and knockout-game execution.

Strong contenders

• England: Deep squad and strong results in recent major tournaments; question is converting chances under knockout pressure.
• Spain: High technical level and improving; needs consistent finishing and resilience versus physical opponents.
• Germany: Historically strong with a high ceiling; recent inconsistency is the main concern.

Dark horses

• Portugal: Plenty of attacking quality; depends on cohesion and defensive balance.
• Netherlands: Well-structured and hard to beat; needs reliable scoring in tight games.

Practical “best chance” pick

If I had to pick one right now, France is the safest choice because of squad depth and repeatable tournament performance.

(As 2026 approaches, qualifying results, injuries, and coaching changes can shift this a lot.)