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France won't fear Argentina, Spain at World Cup
The Straits Times
|October 10, 2025
France centre-back William Saliba said his side are not intimidated by facing World Cup holders Argentina or European champions Spain at the 2026 Finals and believe they can overcome any rival.
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France forward Hugo Ekitike (right) shielding the ball from defender William Saliba in training for the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. PHOTO: AFP
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France finished runners-up at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, losing to Argentina on penalties ina pulsating final widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in the tournament’s history.
Spain, meanwhile, enter the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico as one of the favourites, having clinched the 2024 European Championship after knocking out France in the semifinals.
“The World Cup is eight months away. Spain and Argentina have won the last two major competitions, that’s true. But we're not afraid of them. I hope we qualify and get our revenge at the World Cup,” Saliba told reporters ahead of the World Cup home qualifier against Azerbaijan on Oct 10.
“It’s the greatest competition in football. Everyone wants to be there. There’s nothing higher than that. That’s all we’re waiting for.”
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