Marcell Jansen doubts France’s chances to win 2026 World Cup

Former German international Marcell Jansen said he is not convinced France will become world champions at the 2026 World Cup, despite the team’s strong position after a 2‑0 quarter‑final win over Morocco. Jansen praised the individual quality of French players, especially the five PSG stars in the squad, but warned that translating that talent into a cohesive team will be decisive. He highlighted Kylian Mbappé’s eight goals so far, noting the striker still needs to prove his leadership on the field. Looking ahead, Jansen mentioned France’s upcoming semi‑final against the winner of the Spain‑Belgium match, and recalled past difficulties the French side has faced in recent tournaments.