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Ian Dennis, BBC Radio 5 Live
France. I’ve watched all their group games and they’ve won three and won three for the first time since winning the World Cup in 1998. They’re still not perfect, so Didier Deschamps needs to improve as he gets stronger under a manager who’s looking for a third straight World Cup final.
Phil McNulty, BBC Sport’s chief football writer
France. Having seen their attack with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele and what they can do when they click and the overall strength of Didier Deschamps’ squad – I think they will be very difficult to stop. There are other strong competitors, but it is the most dangerous team in the competition.
John Bennett, BBC World Service
After a good start in Senegal France Michael Olise burst into life when he moved to No.10. The front four is terrifying (with Desiree Dow or Bradley Barkola), Kylian Mbappe is the happiest I’ve seen in a major tournament, William Saliba is one of the best defenders in the competition, the unsung Adrien Rabiot links things up brilliantly and there’s plenty of depth. I’ve seen them live twice in New Jersey and Philadelphia, and I’d be surprised if they didn’t make it to the finals.
BBC Sport English journalist Alex Howell
France They seem to take some stopping. They have the best three fronts in the competition and their strength means they can rotate as the competition continues. Kylian Mbappe is already firing and now he’s up and running he’s hard to stop.
Liz Conway, BBC sports journalist
i said Spain From the beginning and I stand with them. We still haven’t seen them hit top gear and we know they have the potential to show a lot, especially with key players Lamin Yamal and Nico Williams coming back from injury. This is a long race and their speed builds. They may face France in the semi-finals, which is a big challenge, but if they can, I think they can go all the way.
Gary Rose, BBC sports journalist
Lionel Messi is on pace for three goals in his six goals so far this World Cup, but it’s not fair to say so. Argentina They are all about him and him alone.
Often a group of greats, this Argentina team looks like a group of greats, and the result is three wins, no goals and five goals scored.
They seem to hit the ground running in this World Cup and take some stopping.
Neil Johnston, BBC sports journalist
I have seen both France and Brazil in the group stage and now I would choose one over the other Blues. They are down the pitch, with Kylian Mbappe in flawless form and Michel Olisse teasing well.
