NFL players predict World Cup outcomes as tournament begins
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:56 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
On June 12, 2026, ESPN NFL surveyed 29 NFL players regarding their predictions for the FIFA World Cup. Participants weighed in on potential Golden Boot winners and the chances of the United States in the tournament. As the World Cup unfolds, these insights from NFL athletes highlight crossover interests in sports, with players expressing diverse opinions on international soccer outcomes.
- •29 NFL players participated in the ESPN NFL survey.
- •Players discussed potential Golden Boot winners.
- •Insight into U.S. performance expectations in the World Cup.
- •Responses illustrate the intersection of football and international soccer.
- 12:49 PMESPN NFL — We asked NFL players about the World Cup: Here's w...
"We asked 29 NFL players to weigh in on who would win the Golden Boot and World Cup and also how the United States would fare.
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