France's impressive form in the World Cup has caught the attention of football pundits, with former England defender Neville stating that only Argentina appears to be on the same level as the French team. France recently thrashed their opponents in the last 32, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge. The team's relentless performance has made them favorites to win the tournament.
Up next for France is a match against Paraguay, who caused an upset by knocking out Germany on Monday night. However, Neville believes that Paraguay will be "distant second favorites" against the French side. Argentina, on the other hand, has also sauntered through their group with three wins and will face Cape Verde in the last 32.
Neville thinks that Argentina's experience, unity, and "nastiness" make them the only team that can compete with France. He notes that while other teams, such as England, Spain, and Portugal, may still step up their game, he hasn't seen anything from them yet to suggest they can match France's level.
France's coach, Didier Deschamps, is aiming to win the World Cup and then step down. Neville believes that France's current form makes them strong contenders to win the tournament, with a devastating attack led by Mbappe, Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise. This attacking lineup is expected to cause nightmares for defenders throughout the tournament.
The winner of France's match against Paraguay will take on the winner of the match between Canada and Morocco in the quarter-finals. Potential semi-final opponents for France could be Spain or Portugal. Former Arsenal player Ian Wright believes that teams will be more worried about playing against France than against Spain or Portugal.
Wright thinks that France's current form makes them almost unbeatable, stating that he can't see what could stop them from winning the tournament unless they experience a total collapse. France's performance has been impressive so far, with their attacking lineup and overall team level surpassing that of other teams in the tournament.
