World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag

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World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag

Former Barcelona and Spanish national team player Miguel Angel Nadal believes Spain are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup but will face stiff competition from a small group of leading …

Former Barcelona and Spanish national team player Miguel Angel Nadal believes Spain are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup but will face stiff competition from a small group of leading rivals when the tournament kicks off next month. Nadal, a commanding defender who played in the “Dream Team” for Barcelona in the 1990s under the late Johan Cruyff, told Al Jazeera that La Roja’s biggest obstacle could be the pressure from high expectations. …

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