World Cup 2026
Brazil are Viva's pick to win World Cup 2026. Vinícius, Raphinha, Endrick. A squad built for this tournament despite three significant injuries. Twenty-four years since the last star. The wait ends here.
World Cup 2026
France are the defending World Cup champions. They have the deepest squad at the tournament. Mbappé is 27 and four goals from the all-time scoring record. They are number two on this list. The gap to number one is Brazil — and it is narrow.
World Cup 2026
Spain are the reigning European champions with the youngest average squad age at this tournament. Lamine Yamal is 18 and arguably the best player in the world. A hamstring concern is the only thing keeping them from number one on this list.
World Cup 2026
Germany have not won a World Cup since 2014. Musiala is back from injury. Wirtz is at his peak. Nagelsmann has finally built a system that matches the talent available. Fourth on this list — and Viva's dark horse for the final.
World Cup 2026
Argentina are the defending World Cup champions. They have lost Foyth and potentially Romero to injury. Messi turns 39 during the tournament. They are fifth on this list — and still capable of winning the whole thing.
World Cup 2026
England have not won the World Cup since 1966. In 2026 they have Bellingham at 22, a deep and talented squad, and no more reasons to fail. The defensive injuries are a concern. The attacking quality is not.
World Cup 2026
Portugal have back-to-back Champions League winners, a generational midfielder in João Neves, and Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings. They are a genuine World Cup contender. The Ronaldo question is real — and so is the talent around him.
World Cup 2026
The USA are hosting the World Cup. They have their best squad in a generation. Playing at home in front of 80,000 fans changes things. Do not dismiss them — Viva's number eight pick has genuine knockout potential.