World Cup 2026: Rio Ferdinand changes mind on country to win trophy

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has changed his mind on the country to win this year’s World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will commence today, Thursday, as Mexico takes on South Africa.
Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, Ferdinand backed Spain to win the World Cup, having previously named France as his favourites for the tournament.
“If Didier Deschamps manages [Ousmane] Dembele and [Kylian] Mbappe, they will go and win it. Right, Kylian, your best games, the best I have seen you, are from the left,” Ferdinand said.
“You go on the left, you cut in and just slap goals, and you get six goals this tournament. Dembele, you start the press, and you fin...