World Cup 2026: Wayne Rooney names two countries to play final
Wayne Rooney has predicted an England versus France final for the 2026 World Cup following England's quarter-final victory over Norway. Rooney expressed a preference for facing Argentina in the semi-finals over Switzerland due to tactical concerns.
Why it matters
As a high-profile football figure, Rooney's analysis provides expert commentary on the progression of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has named England and France to play the 2026 World Cup final. Rooney spoke after England defeated Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final encounter on Saturday. Recall that Jude Bellingham's brace ensured England defeated Norway and will now face Argentina in the semi-final for a place in the final. Asked to name two teams to play in the World Cup final, Rooney told BBC Sport, "England vs France. "I think I’d rather face Argentina. I think Switzerland are really organised in how they play, and I think it could be a tricky game for England," he added.
The article is a straightforward report on sports commentary and tournament progression.
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