A group of WWE talent shared their picks for the 2026 World Cup Final in a new video, with Sami Zayn, Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano among those offering their predictions for how the tournament will wrap up.
The 2026 World Cup has been played across the United States, Canada and Mexico throughout the summer, and it’s clearly been on the radar of the WWE locker room. Zayn, LeRae and Gargano were joined by other superstars in the video, reflecting how closely wrestlers — many of whom hail from countries competing in the tournament — have followed the action as the field narrowed toward the final.
It’s not unusual for wrestling talent to double as sports fans in the public eye, and a global event like the World Cup naturally draws attention from a roster as international as WWE’s. With performers representing backgrounds from across the globe, having several stars chime in on their championship picks gives fans a lighter, off-script glimpse at personalities they otherwise see in full performance mode inside the ring.
No further details on the specific predictions made by Zayn, LeRae, Gargano or their castmates were disclosed beyond the video itself, but the appearance underscores how WWE has leaned into mainstream sports crossover content this summer, tapping into the World Cup’s massive audience as the tournament heads toward its championship match.
As the World Cup Final approaches, expect more crossover moments between WWE personalities and the tournament’s spotlight, with the promotion likely to continue capitalizing on the buzz surrounding one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
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