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Jamie Carragher reveals his favourites for the World Cup – and England aren’t included

'A special moment' - Tuchel delighted as England clinch World Cup spot
  • Jamie Carragher believes England have only an "outside chance" of winning the 2026 World Cup.
  • Carragher named Argentina, Spain, and France as his top three favourites for the tournament.
  • England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, previously echoed this sentiment, labelling his side as "underdogs" for the competition.
  • England has already secured qualification for the finals after an unbeaten campaign without conceding a goal.
  • The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 nations, with the draw on 5 December, and the tournament running from 11 June to 19 July.
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