7M - Bellerin backs Spain and makes bold World Cup predictions

Real Betis defender Hector Bellerin shared his predictions for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup through his club's official social media channels, offering a mix of conventional and highly unexpected choices.

When asked to name his tournament dark horse, Bellerin selected Congo, believing the African nation has the potential to exceed expectations and surprise many. For the breakout player of the tournament, he made a more predictable choice by pointing to Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, praising the Barcelona forward's creativity and confidence on the global stage. However, his prediction for the Golden Boot winner raised eyebrows, as he backed his Real Betis teammate, Congolese striker Cedric Bakambu, to outscore global stars like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane.

Looking ahead to the final, the former Arsenal full-back envisions a unique showdown between Spain and Morocco, a team that previously made history by reaching the semi-finals in 2022. Bellerin has no doubts about the eventual champion, fully backing Spain to lift the trophy due to their immense squad depth and tactical identity. Known for his interests in fashion and social advocacy alongside his football career, Bellerin's unconventional tournament bracket has quickly sparked lively debate among fans online.