Dak Prescott and other NFL stars reveal their bold 2026 FIFA World Cup predictions that fans can't overlook

The NFL may be enjoying its summer break, but many of its biggest names already have another championship on their minds. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captures attention across North America, several NFL stars have traded football talk for futbol debates.A survey of 29 NFL players has now revealed where their loyalties and predictions lie.

While a few backed traditional powerhouses and others rooted for the host nation, one country received far more support than the rest. France leads the race as Dak Prescott and other NFL players reveal their 2026 FIFA World Cup favouritesFrance has become the team to beat, at least in the eyes of NFL players. As per the recent survey by NFL Nation Reporters, Les Bleus emerged as the clear favourites to win the FIFA World Cup. The support stretched across locker rooms and positions, showing just how much faith NFL stars have in the depth and quality of the French squad.Not everyone made the same choice.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott admitted that his emotions and football instincts pointed in different directions. He wants the United States to make a memorable run on home soil.

However, when asked to predict, Prescott picked Brazil to lift the trophy."Obviously, I'm very optimistic and hopeful," said Dak Prescott, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, "but if I didn't have to give the politically correct answer, I'd choose Brazil.”France, though, kept attracting votes. Marcus Mariota and Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin threw their support behind the 2018 world champions.Mariota said, “On paper, France has the best team, but the World Cup is always interesting: it all depends on who plays well on the day." Much of that confidence centred around Kylian Mbappe. The France captain remains one of the most feared attackers in the game and enters the tournament in his prime years.The results made one thing obvious. France did not edge past the competition by a narrow margin.

They dominated the conversation. There was also room for football romance. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said he hoped to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face each other one last time in the knockout rounds. For fans who have spent two decades watching the pair redefine greatness, it would be a fitting chapter in World Cup history.Meanwhile, belief in the United States remains strong despite the difficult road ahead.

Several NFL players expressed hope that the host nation could produce its deepest run in generations. The US men's team has never progressed beyond the quarter-finals in the modern World Cup era.The survey offered an interesting glimpse into how NFL stars view the world's biggest sporting event. Patriotism influenced some choices. Admiration shaped others.

Yet when prediction time arrived, the verdict felt decisive.France stood above the rest as the team NFL players believe has the best chance of becoming world champions.Get the latest Sports news and live updates. Download the TOI App.