Pogacar Favored in Vuelta 2026

Tadej Pogacar stands as the top contender for the 2026 Vuelta a España following his remarkable season where he has won all races except Paris-Roubaix, where he finished second to Wout Van Aert. The Slovenian rider's dominance this year includes victories at Strade Bianche, Milán-Sanremo, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Lieja-Bastoña-Lieja, Romandía, Suiza, and his fifth Tour de France title. sportnewz.click

Despite Pogacar's canibalistic approach and apparent invincibility, numerous rivals including Van Aert are preparing to challenge him in Spain. The Vuelta's challenging course and Pogacar's limited racing calendar this season—just 37 days—have raised questions about whether his rivals can finally topple the cycling powerhouse.