Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

BBC pundits have released their predictions for the 2026 World Cup, forecasting a potential victory for France. The analysis, shared this week, suggests France has a strong chance of winning the tournament, with Brazil and Argentina also identified as top contenders. The pundits anticipate a challenging but ultimately successful tournament for England, predicting they will reach the semi-finals. Scotland, according to the predictions, is expected to be eliminated in the group stage. The predictions also highlight a potential dark horse in the tournament, with Morocco identified as a team that could surprise established footballing nations. These forecasts are based on the pundits' assessments of team form, player performance, and historical tournament data.