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World Cup: John Terry confident ahead of England opener against Croatia

As England prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday evening, former England captain John Terry has expressed confidence ahead of the match.

• June 16, 2026
Three Lions’ World Cup photoshoot
Three Lions’ World Cup

As England prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday evening, former England captain John Terry has expressed confidence ahead of the match.

SuperSport senior manager, communications and partnerships, Sibusiso Mjikeliso, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available in Lagos.

Mr Terry, who is part of SuperSport’s star-studded FIFA World Cup analyst team, has been closely following England’s preparations and is optimistic about what lies ahead for his country.

The Chelsea legend believes England arrive at the tournament with one of the strongest squads in world football and a growing sense of belief that they can go all the way.

England’s World Cup journey begins against Croatia on Wednesday at 10:00 p.m., a fixture that promises to provide an early indication of whether Thomas Tuchel’s side can deliver.

For Mr Terry, optimism is not simply built on emotion or patriotism. It stems from the quality throughout the England squad and the progress made in recent years.

Another player Mr Terry believed could have made a major impact is Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose recent move to Real Madrid has made him one of Europe’s top players.

When asked who he believes stands between England and World Cup glory, Mr Terry did not hesitate.

“I would see France’s national football team as the favourites. Their attacking options and threat are so vast and so deep. They’ve got so much talent, and we’ve seen that in the Champions League and across European football this year,” Mr Terry stated.

(NAN)

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