Nurmagomedov named the favorites of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Former champion of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) Khabib Nurmagomedov named three possible winners at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"I think Spain or France [will win]. These are not my favorite teams, but I think Spain or France," the athlete said in an interview with the YouTube channel Al Arabiya Enlish.

He also called a possible victory for Portugal, as the national team of this country has a "very young and good" team.

Visa survey: the United States clarified the entry rules for Russians at the 2026 World Cup

You can still apply only in Astana and Warsaw.

The Washington Post wrote on January 28 that calls for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place this summer in three North American countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico — have begun to be heard more often in Europe. Among the reasons for such measures are the actions of US President Donald Trump in relation to Venezuela and Greenland.

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