Former "Barcelona" defender Carlos Puyol considers the Portugal national team the main favorite for the World Cup 2026.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Getty Images"For me, they are the favorites. They have a very good team, players from important clubs who win a lot, a very competitive team, a good coach, and I think they are among the favorites. There is a year left, and a lot can happen: injuries, many matches...
Cristiano takes care of himself and lives for football. He is important for them because of what he can do in the center forward position. In this new position of central striker, the numbers speak for themselves. I think he scored 20 goals in 25 matches. Such players are always important for the team because of the impact they can make," Puyol is quoted by Estadio Deportes.
