Mourinho names two favorites to win the 2026 World Cup as the Round of 32 approaches.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has identified his home country Portugal and England as the leading contenders for the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal are close to securing a place in the Round of 32.

After a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates rebounded with a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their second group match.

A single point against Colombia would guarantee Portugal a spot in the knockout stage.

England began their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, then drew 0-0 with Ghana.

“They should go all the way and win the World Cup. They are not alone. Of course there are other contenders,” Mourinho said to Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast when asked about Portugal.

“I always say England will be in contention to reach the final. I look at the players, and we come from that generation—Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, David Beckham. Since then, I always say England, and it doesn’t happen, but I still say England.”