Romario snubs Brazil, picks France as best team in 2026 World Cup

​Romario, who claimed France have “impressed” him the most at the tournament so far, has, however, admitted that Brazil haven’t done badly.

​By Kehinde Okeowo

​Brazilian football legend Romario has put sentiment aside and named the 2022 World Cup runners-up, France, as the best team in the ongoing edition of the tournament.

​The 60-year-old former striker revealed this while appearing as a guest on an RMC Sport programme.

​France and Brazil recently qualified for the World Cup Round of 32 stage after topping their respective groups.

While Les Bleus will face fellow European nation Sweden in the next round, Carlo Ancelotti’s side will entertain Asian representatives, Japan.

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​Speaking about both teams on the show, Romario argued that France are the best team in the world at the moment, adding that they have been better than the likes of Brazil and others at the Mundial.

​He, however, admitted that he was happy with the performances of the Seleção at the World Cup so far.

​He said: “I was very happy to play in the FIFA World Cup in the United States in 1994.

​”That was 32 years ago, and now I am very happy and excited to be back here, especially to see the performance of the Brazilian team, who have improved a lot.

​”The French team has also impressed me a lot; in my opinion, they are currently the best team in the world.”