Former England international John Terry has named France his preferred choice to hoist the World Cup trophy, even while noting his admiration for Argentina’s performance. France, managed by Didier Deschamps, enters the round of 32 against Sweden after a dominant run in Group I. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s England squad secured the top spot in Group L following a 2-0 win over Panama and is now set to face DR Congo.
Argentina has also moved into the knockout stages behind a prolific scoring run from Lionel Messi. Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Terry emphasized that he favors France due to their overwhelming offensive power. While he remains confident in England’s prospects, he noted that Argentina’s tactical approach has caught his attention. He highlighted their high-intensity counter-pressing, which allows them to reclaim the ball rapidly for Messi to utilize. Despite being impressed by the Argentine squad’s work rate, Terry maintains that France is the team to beat.
