During a press conference held this Wednesday, ahead of Belgium’s friendly match against the United States, defender Thomas Meunier expressed profound admiration for the quality of the French squad. In his view, the French team is undoubtedly one of the top favorites for the upcoming World Cup.
As the Red Devils fine-tune their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to kick off between June 11 and July 19, Meunier shared his perspective on the competition. The Lille player highlighted the depth of French talent with highly laudatory remarks.
“In terms of mentality and playing quality, I don’t think we have much to envy from some other nations. However, we are well aware that certain teams clearly stand out as favorites. Take France, for example: with the abundance of players they possess, it would be possible to form three distinct teams, all capable of winning the World Cup. It’s a very different situation for Belgium.”
Final Preparations Before the World Cup
Before heading to the competition this summer, the Belgian team will play two friendly matches in the United States this March. The games are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, against the host nation, followed by a clash against Mexico on Tuesday, March 31.
These crucial matches serve as the final stretch for preparing for the global event. Belgium, having secured its qualification, is placed in Group G, alongside Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.
