Kimmich explained why it is increasingly difficult for the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup

Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich has weighed in on the rise of underdogs at the 2026 World Cup, recalling the sensational draw between Spain and Cape Verde. According to the German footballer, the difference in class between the giants and less status national teams is gradually reduced, which makes each match much more difficult. "In general, it is becoming more and more difficult to win matches. The so-called "smaller" countries are becoming stronger both in football and in tactics. Curaçao actually played football against us, I expected more long passes. I watched Haiti v Scotland and they played a good game too. It's not that simple anymore. Big countries have to become even stronger to win such matches. It shows that our 7-1 win over Curaçao is not something we can take for granted. We have to fight for it," said Kimmich. We will remind, the Spanish national team unexpectedly lost points in the opening match of the world championship,