Bayern Munich Legend Snubs Germany, Reveals His Pick to Win the 2022 FIFA World Cup

• Legendary German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has made his choice for the World Cup winner in Qatar
• According to the former Bayern Munich star, reigning champions France are strong favourites to win the World Cup
• Schweinsteiger feels that the presence of Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema make the French side the team to beat

Without wishing to spoil the tournament before the opening game in Qatar, it looks like Kylian Mbappe and France can go ahead and celebrate winning the 2022 World Cup again.

That's if Bastian Schweinsteiger's predictions are anything to go by after he assessed the chances of the big teams gearing up for the global showpiece.

The tournament is set to kick off officially on November 20, with the vast majority of soccer fans looking forward to this year's edition.

In an interview with German media outlet Deutsche Welle, via Bavaria Football Works, Schweinsteiger tipped France to successfully defend their World Cup title in the Middle East.

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“I would say France. They have the most quality players and the best mix in their squad. If they all are fit, they are the biggest favorite,” Schweinsteiger said.

“Just watch Kylian Mbappé… it’s a joy, he’s a fantastic player. But this French team also has the experience of playing in a big tournament together. Coach Didier Deschamps knows exactly what he can ask the players to do on the field.”

Mbappe, Benzema lead France’s squad

Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps has officially unveiled his team that will defend the World Cup title in Qatar.

As expected, the French squad is star-studded, with top talent like Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Antoinne Griezmann headlining the squad.

France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final in Russia and will be hoping lightning can strike twice in Qatar. Les Bleus face Australia, Tunisia and Denmark in group stage action.

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EA Sports tips Argentina to win World Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that popular video game company EA Sports has boldy predicted that Lionel Messi's Argentina will win the World Cup.

The company arrived at that conclusion after conducting a simulation using its latest version of FIFA 23.

Argentina fans have every reason to take this as the gospel truth because EA Sports correctly predicted the winners of the past three editions. The company settled for a Spain win in 2010, a German triumph in 2014 and French heroics four years ago in Russia.