“Y’all heard it from me” - Cristiano Ronaldo superfan IShowSpeed predicts team that will win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo superfan IShowSpeed has tipped Portugal to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The greatest sporting spectacle on earth kicks off on June 11 next year across the Atlantic.

FOX recently held a one year out from the World Cup event, where IShowSpeed made an appearance. Speaking to Clarissa Thompson of Fox Sports, Speed backed his idol Ronaldo to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"It's that time. The World Cup is here. It's that time. The World Cup is in America, right? So, I can be anywhere. Obviously, I'm pulling up to every game, every Portugal game," said Speed.

He continued:

"I truly believe that Cristiano Ronaldo is going to win the 2026 World Cup. Y'all heard it from me, IShowSpeed. Ronaldo is winning the 2026 World Cup. He just won the Nations League. That's just an appetizer; the World Cup is the real meal, and they've got it. Portugal's squad is looking good."

Interestingly, Portugal are yet to qualify for next year's mega event, and are in the UEFA Group F alongside Hungary, Republic of Ireland and Armenia. Roberto Martinez's team created history this month by becoming the first team to win the UEFA Nations League twice since the inception of the tournament in 2018. Portugal will now be looking to build on this momentum and go all the way at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored in FIFA World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored eight goals from 22 appearances at the FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese superstar, interestingly, could become the first player to feature in six World Cups, alongside Lionel Messi, next year.

The 40-year-old first appeared in the mega event in the 2006 edition, where his team reached the semifinals. Ronaldo finished the campaign with one goal from six appearances.

The Al-Nassr man was also in the mix in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, registering one goal from four appearances. The Portuguese registered one goal from three appearances in the 2014 World Cup, where his team were knocked out from the group stages.

The 2018 edition of the greatest spectacle on earth, saw Ronaldo in his goalscoring best. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner registered four goals from four games, but couldn't help Portugal progress beyond the Round of 16. Cristiano Ronaldo registered one goal from five appearances in the 2022 Edition, where his team reached the Quarterfinals.

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