Multiple Miami Dolphins players have weighed in on their picks for the winner of the World Cup 2026.
The World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on Thursday, with the opening ceremonies happening in Mexico, with the country's team taking on South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium, with a coverage kickoff time of 1:30 PM EST.
Ahead of the start of the tournament, multiple Miami Dolphins players have made their picks for the winner of the World Cup, which takes place every four years.
Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips is taking Argentina or Spain to take it all, while rookie tight end Seydou Traore is going with France.
Fellow tight end Greg Dulcich has taken Croatia as his pick. Offensive lineman Austin Jackson is taking the United States, but names Mexico as his No. 2.
Pass rusher David Ojabo is taking fan-favorite Scotland to take home the big win, and linebacker Cameron Goode has taken Spain as his favorite.
Kicker Riley Patterson has also taken the United States, while linebacker Josh Uche is going with Brazil.
Following the totality of the picks from the players, Argentina leads the way with four picks, while Spain and the United States are right behind with three picks.
The full players selections can be viewed in the video above.
What Hard Rock is Being Renamed to for the World Cup?
Many Dolphins players may be tuning into the action in Miami, as Hard Rock Stadium is one of the 15 locations hosting the World Cup 2026. Among the additional cities are Los Angeles, Atlanta, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
As per the standards from FIFA, stadiums must be renamed if they are named after companies that are not sponsored by the football organization. Considering the rules, Hard Rock will be transformed into Miami Stadium, with the promotional aspects of Hard Rock also being covered up for the duration of the tournament.
What World Cup Matches Are Being Hosted by Miami?
With Miami Stadium being one of the many locations, the site will host many matches, including the opening game between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay on June 15, followed by Uruguay and Cabo Verde on the 21st.
Brazil vs. Scotland on June 24 could be one of the most exciting matchups of the entire World Cup, as both figure to be top teams throughout the entire cup.
With Miami Stadium being one of the host cities, expect to see many Dolphins players engaging in and attending the games throughout the cup.
