J.J. Watt responds humorously to George Kittle's World Cup request
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
In a recent social media exchange, J.J. Watt humorously clarified to George Kittle that he mistakenly thought Kittle was someone else during the World Cup final. Kittle, who expressed disappointment over the NFL's turf decision for the event, had asked Watt to find him at the match. Watt responded with a lighthearted post showing a lookalike asking for a photo. Their interaction highlights the camaraderie among NFL players despite being division rivals, as Watt and Kittle have developed a friendship over their careers. Kittle is expected to return strong for the upcoming 2026 season after dealing with injuries.
- •George Kittle sought to meet J.J. Watt at the World Cup final.
- •Watt joked about mistaking Kittle's identity in a social media post.
- •Kittle's concerns about NFL turf change were highlighted during the exchange.
- •The two players share mutual respect despite playing for different teams.
- •Kittle aims for a strong comeback in the 2026 NFL season.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — J.J. Watt Drops Hilarious Five-Word Response to George Kittle
"When George Kittle pleaded for a meetup at the World Cup final, J.J. Watt delivered a savage case of mistaken identity that left NFL fans in stitches.
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