Caio Ribeiro names World Cup favorites and compares Messi to Pele
Expert Caio Ribeiro analyzed the World Cup favorites and shared his thoughts on Lionel Messi's place in football history.
Football expert Caio Ribeiro has shared his projections for the final stages of the 2026 World Cup. Assessing the remaining contenders, he identified France as the team to beat, noting their lack of apparent weaknesses.
France is the opponent to be beaten. For me, they don't have a weak point. But if there is anyone who can beat this France team, it is Spain. Why? Because they take you out of your comfort zone. Caio Ribeiro
Regarding Argentina, Ribeiro highlighted the role of Lionel Messi, stating that in his view, only Pele has played better than the Argentine star throughout football history.
Ribeiro also praised the resilience of the Argentine squad. Despite challenging matches against Switzerland, Cape Verde, and Egypt, the current world champions continue to demonstrate a competitive spirit and a refusal to concede, reinforcing their status as a major force in the tournament.