Why France Is 'On Another Level' Entering The World Cup Round Of 32

Nine points, first place in a star-studded Group I and a spot in the round of 32: that's the dominant start that France has produced at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

But the round of 32 brings higher stakes and a brand-new level of competition: the winner moves on, the loser goes home. For FOX Sports’ Zlatan Ibrahimović, this France team stands in a league of its own.

"This is levels. When they switch on, I don’t see many teams beating them. The only chance they invite their opponents to the game is when they relax...