Adil Rami, now consultant for Ligue 1+delivered his first predictions concerning the 2026 World Cup. And unsurprisingly, the former world champion, French of Moroccan origin, did not hesitate to highlight two selections capable, according to him, of shaking up the hierarchy: Morocco and Portugal.
Asked about the teams likely to create a sensation during the World Cup organized in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Rami was particularly confident: “Morocco and Portugal are the two teams capable of surprising at this next World Cup. I think they have the potential to go all the way and win the 2026 World Cup.”
To justify his choice, the ex-defender first mentioned Morocco, a historic semi-finalist in 2022 and supported by a new, even more ambitious generation. The stability of Walid Regragui’s project, the cohesion of the group and the explosion of numerous young talents give, according to him, the Kingdom all the weapons to aim even higher.
Rami also wanted to focus on the case of Portugal: “Why Portugal? Because they have very good players, an incredible squad… and I also want there to be a Cristiano Ronaldo story. »
At 41 years old during the 2026 World Cup, CR7 could indeed experience his last major international competition, and Rami does not rule out a romantic scenario to conclude his immense career.
With these two bets, Adil Rami takes a bold look at the competition, banking as much on the tactical solidity of Morocco as on the individual wealth and aura of Portugal. Enough to fuel the debates a few months before the start of the biggest football event on the planet.
