The New England Patriots quarterback, Drake Maye, has expressed his predictions for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, confidently stating that he believes Argentina will emerge victorious, securing back-to-back titles. This declaration comes as anticipation builds for the World Cup, which will see matches held in the United States this summer.
Maye, who is preparing for the most significant game of his career against the Seattle Seahawks, took a moment to share his excitement about the tournament. He remarked, “I think it”s awesome that the World Cup is coming to the U.S. There”s going to be some games in our area, in New England. The World Cup is such a cool deal.”
His home stadium, Gillette Stadium, is set to host five group stage matches, making it a pivotal location during the tournament.
In addition to his predictions, Maye revealed his passion for soccer, which has been significantly influenced by a popular video game franchise. He noted that playing these games has deepened his appreciation for the sport. During Super Bowl week, he received a signed shirt from Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, and he shared his enthusiasm for using Kane in the game, stating that he enjoys playing as him.
Maye has embraced the number 10 jersey throughout his career, a choice he insists is not directly linked to soccer, although he acknowledged the significance of the number in the sport. “I like that correlation,” he mentioned, expressing admiration for soccer legends like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé, who are all associated with the iconic number.
As the World Cup approaches, Maye”s enthusiasm for soccer is evident, and he is not alone in this sentiment. Tom Brady, the former Patriots quarterback, has also shown a keen interest in soccer, becoming a minority owner of English club Birmingham City after his NFL career. Brady”s involvement in soccer has continued to grow, and he is expected to support the U.S. men”s national team during the tournament.
With soccer”s popularity on the rise in the U.S., it”s likely that many figures from the NFL, including Maye and Brady, will be seen engaging passionately with the World Cup festivities this summer.
