Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in history has predicted Portugal will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Mexico in the final.
What actually Djokovic said?
In an interview at the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, Djokovic was asked who he thinks will win the 2026 World Cup. He said Portugal will be the champions and that they will beat Mexico in the final. Many sports websites shared this prediction, calling it bold because Mexico has a strong history in the World Cup.
Context and Reactions
After the 2026 World Cup group draw on December 5, 2025, a prediction came out showing Portugal in Group K with Colombia and Uzbekistan. Mexico was placed in Group A. Portugal’s best World Cup result was third place back in 1966. Mexico will co-host the tournament along with the US and Canada. Fans and the media pointed out the interesting “GOAT backing GOAT” story, connecting tennis star Novak Djokovic with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
IShowSpeed also predicted the same
IShowSpeed, a famous fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and a content creator, said during a FOX Sports interview in Miami in June 2025, “I really believe Cristiano Ronaldo will win the 2026 World Cup. You heard it from me, IShowSpeed.” He mentioned Portugal’s recent win in the UEFA Nations League as a sign that they have good chances.
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Novak Djokovic supports Portugal to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, predicting they will beat Mexico in an exciting final match.
