Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- France centre back William Saliba said his side is not intimidated by facing reigning champion Argentina or European holders Spain at next year's World Cup and believe it can overcome any rival.

France finished as the runners-up at the 2022 World Cup, losing to Argentina on penalties in a pulsating final widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in the tournament's history.

Spain, meanwhile, enter the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, as one of the favourites, having clinched the European Championship last year after knocking out France in the semifinals.

the last two major competitions, that's true. But we're not afraid of them. I hope we qualify and get our revenge at the World Cup,"...