Overview
- Khabib told okko.sport on Saturday that he believes Germany will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and that he is not personally rooting for them.
- He named the Netherlands as his runner-up pick and Spain third when outlining his top contenders.
- Reporters point to Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curacao in their opening Group E match as immediate context for Khabib’s prediction.
- Khabib’s comment was widely republished by sports outlets and comes while he is publicly involved in training Islam Makhachev ahead of Makhachev’s UFC 330 title defense on August 15 in Philadelphia.
- The coverage highlights Khabib’s long-standing love of football and shows how celebrity endorsements can quicken media narratives around underdog teams and tournament momentum.