WATCH: Ohio State football players pick the winner of the World Cup

In case you haven't gotten caught up in all the bruhaha surrounding the World Cup and football for the rest of the country, the U.S. has had a pretty good start and is already going through as the winner of its group.

American football players have taken notice, and that apparently includes the Ohio State football team. The creative team for the program took some time out to ask some of the Buckeye players who they think will win the World Cup, and you might be surprised by some of the answers.There was a lot of Argentina and Lionel Messi picked to take center stage on the world stage, but there was also a nod to the favored teams like Spain and Portugal.

Not to be forgotten about, there were a few predictions for the U.S. team to shock the world, too.

Have a look for yourself at the knowledge and predictions from some of the Ohio State players when it comes to picking the winner for the World Cup.Who do the guys think is winning the World Cup ⚽️🤔 pic.twitter.

com/FnKhX5nRwf— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 24, 2026It's always fun to see when sports collide and root for each other, and that's exactly what's taking over the country at this point, even on the banks of the Olentangy.Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.

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