The Times of India

'It's NOT Coming Home': Max Verstappen sticks the knife into England's World Cup dream with brutal prediction

Max Verstappen has backed France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing England's chances despite their quarter-final run. The Formula One champion praised Didier Deschamps' side as the tournament's strongest team after their win over Morocco. Verstappen also refused to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying their greatness cannot be directly compared.