It all makes perfect sense: Thomas Müller's World Cup Favourites Revealed
Former DFB star Thomas Müller, now working as a TV pundit, shares his top picks for the upcoming World Cup. Find out who he believes has the edge in the tournament.
Thomas Müller is working as a TV pundit during the World Cup. He has a favourite for the tournament – and it isn’t the German national team.Thomas Müller, a former German international who is currently under contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS, has named Spain as his personal favourite for the upcoming World Cup this summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico. "The usual suspects are always among the favourites. If I had to pick one team, my gut feeling would be Spain, because as a team they always seem to manage to organise their individual talents into a very fluid and harmonious unit," he said at a Magenta event in Munich. "They have the same game plan. You can see that everything fits together perfectly," he added. As well as Spain, Müller also mentioned France, describing them as having an “enormous wealth of talent”, as he put it: “They could easily field three squads for the World Cup that would make us say ‘Oh, wow!’”, Müller remarked. Müller listed the following as other promising teams: “Portugal, Argentina, Germany. I want to include us in that list too,” he said. Speaking about the DFB squad under head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Müller said: "It’s not as though we have to be the massive underdogs. What I’ve missed from us over the last few years is consistency – consistent wins, those consistently dominant performances. But every now and then, you can see what we’re capable of."In conclusion, Müller explained: "I’m keeping a closer eye on other nations. Logically, my fan’s heart beats for Germany."Müller made 131 international appearances for the DFB team, scoring 45 goals and providing 41 assists. He made his final appearance in the Germany shirt in 2024 in the European Championship quarter-final defeat against Spain.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Thomas Müller's World Cup Favourite: Spain
During a recent event in Munich, Thomas Müller, the former German international and current Vancouver Whitecaps player, revealed that Spain stands out to him as the team to watch in the upcoming World Cup. He praised Spain for their ability to convert individual talent into a cohesive unit, highlighting their consistent gameplay and harmony on the field.
France's 'Enormous Wealth of Talent'
Apart from Spain, Müller also acknowledged France as a formidable contender in the tournament due to their abundance of talent. He commended the French team for their depth, suggesting they could easily field multiple strong squads for the World Cup.
Other Promising Teams in Müller's List
In addition to Spain and France, Müller cited Portugal, Argentina, and his home country Germany as teams to look out for in the World Cup. Despite pointing out Germany's inconsistency in recent years, he expressed optimism about their potential under coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Müller's Balancing Act: Fan's Heart vs. Logic
While Müller admitted his affection for the German national team as a fan, he emphasized the importance of objectively evaluating other nations. He highlighted the need for Germany to rediscover consistency and dominant performances to be strong contenders in the tournament.
Legacy of a Football Great
With an impressive international career that spanned 131 appearances, 45 goals, and 41 assists for the DFB team, Müller left a lasting mark on German football. Despite his retirement in 2024, his insights and opinions continue to shape the football landscape.




