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World Cup 2026: Patrick Vieira names country he wants France to avoid in final

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has named the country he doesn’t want France to face in the final of the World Cup.

France booked their place in the semi-final stage of the World Cup after beating Morocco 2-0 on Thursday night.

The Les Bleus will face the winner between Spain and Belgium in the semi-final for a place in the final.

Speaking on ITV after France defeated Morocco, Vieira said he doesn’t want his country to face England in the final, adding that he prefers Argentina.

Interesting, it was Argentina who defeated France in the final of the last edition of the World Cup.

“I know that we’re not at the final yet, but I don’t want France to face England in the final,” Vieira said.

“I would prefer France to play Argentina,” he added.

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