Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has identified his home nation of Portugal and England as the primary candidates to secure the 2026 World Cup title. Portugal currently stands near the threshold of reaching the Round of 32. After an initial 1-1 stalemate against DR Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. A single point in their upcoming match against Colombia will guarantee their advancement.
Meanwhile, England started their tournament with a 4-2 win against Croatia, followed by a scoreless draw versus Ghana. During an appearance on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Mourinho expressed confidence in Portugal’s potential. Regarding England, he noted that he consistently views them as finalists. Although historical results have often fallen short of expectations, he remains drawn to the quality of the English squad, comparing the current setup to the previous generation of stars like David Beckham and Steven Gerrard.
