France are cruising through the 2026 World Cup like an unstoppable machine — and now the debate has exploded after Gary Neville made a bold, eyebrow-raising claim that only one country can realistically stand in their way.
While fans are still trying to process France’s ruthless run of form, the former Manchester United defender has poured fuel on the fire with a verdict that’s already shaking football discussions across the globe.
France turning the World Cup into a one-team show
Didier Deschamps’ side have been nothing short of terrifying.
They smashed their way past opponents with frightening ease — including a dominant 3-0 demolition of Sweden in the round of 32. Once again, Kylian Mbappe stole the spotlight, adding more goals to his growing tournament tally and reinforcing his status as the most feared attacker in the competition.
Before that, France had already torn through Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0), and Norway (4-1), sending a clear warning to every remaining team: survive if you can.
Next up, they face Paraguay — a side riding high after knocking out Germany — but few believe the fairytale will last much longer.
Neville breaks silence: “Only Argentina can stop them”
Speaking on ITV, Gary Neville didn’t hold back as he assessed the tournament picture.
And his verdict was explosive.
According to Neville, there is only one team currently equipped to halt France’s dominance — and it’s not England, Spain, or Portugal.
It’s Argentina.
He praised the reigning champions for their edge, unity, and ruthless mentality, suggesting they are the only side with enough “nastiness” and experience to stand toe-to-toe with the French juggernaut.
Why Argentina?
Neville believes Argentina’s combination of aggression, togetherness, and big-game mentality sets them apart from the rest of the field.
While other heavyweights still look inconsistent, he argues Argentina have the psychological strength to withstand France’s intensity — something no other team has shown so far.
Still, he admitted the door is open for surprises, adding that teams like England, Spain, or Portugal could yet “step up” as the tournament progresses.
If both teams keep winning, football fans could be heading for a blockbuster showdown: France vs Argentina a clash of champions, power, pride, and pure football drama.
And with France looking nearly untouchable and Argentina growing stronger by the game, the World Cup is quietly building toward a potential final that could define an era.
One thing is clear: according to Neville, the rest of the world is chasing France… but only Argentina might actually be able to catch them.
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