Al-Haymer expects France to qualify alongside England.

The national coach Ridwan Al-Haymer has nominated the teams of France and England to reach the final of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, considering that the semi-final matches will undoubtedly be characterized by competitiveness and excitement, as was the case for most matches in various stages of the tournament.

Al-Haymer explained, in a conversation with Hespress, that the current World Cup has been marked by a lack of surprises, pointing out that the four strongest teams globally have reached the semi-finals, adding that the refereeing has also met expectations despite some minor errors that did not affect the normal course of the matches.

The same speaker noted that logic was respected in the competition, highlighting that most matches were at a high level, and that the World Cup was good and enjoyable, also characterized by a high number of goals due to the increased number of participating teams.

The national coach further stated that the current World Cup was also distinguished by physical fitness and speed of play, pointing out the brilliance of the top stars with their national teams, and confirming that the teams that excelled in offensive effectiveness and had a strong bench were the ones that managed to continue their World Cup adventure.

Al-Haymer predicted that the teams of France and England would qualify for the World Cup final, noting that the "Three Lions" team has a squad that includes young and highly fit players compared to their opponent, the Argentine team, which relies on its star Lionel Messi, emphasizing that it relies more on its defensive solidity and midfield cohesion.

Regarding the anticipated clash between Spain and France, the same analyst stressed that the match would not be easy for both teams, adding that the "Roosters" team has a strong attack, along with alternative names capable of deciding the match.

In discussing the negatives of the World Cup, Ridwan Al-Haymer pointed out that the black mark is the lack of sportsmanship from the Egyptian team and its coach, adding that at a time when the latter should have focused on sports, he resorted to discussing politics, emphasizing that this was the reason behind his team's defeat.

The same speaker concluded that, unlike the "Pharaohs" team, the Moroccan team demonstrated a high level of sportsmanship, which was clearly evident after its loss to France, despite the fact that France's first goal was questionable due to a handball by player Rabiot.

It is worth noting that the semi-final matches of the World Cup are taking place today and tomorrow, where the French team will face its Spanish counterpart today starting at 8 PM Moroccan time, while the match between Argentina and England will take place at the same time tomorrow, Wednesday.