Prince Harry believes England will win FIFA World Cup 2026

Prince Harry has expressed his support for England to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, predicting that the football trophy is finally coming home. The Duke of Sussex shared his optimistic outlook during a wide-ranging interview released on Monday.

The comments were made on the Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast, hosted by the former England rugby international Joe Marler. The episode was recorded at Kennington Podcast Studios in London during a visit by Prince Harry to the UK last week. When asked about the national football team's tournament prospects, the Duke of Sussex backed the squad to go all the way, whilst acknowledging that the road to victory would be highly challenging.

"I think it's coming home, not going to be easy, never is," Prince Harry predicted during the recorded discussion. His supportive remarks arrived as the England national football team prepared for a highly anticipated semi-final clash against long-time rivals Argentina. Thomas Tuchel's side secured their place in the final four of the tournament after overcoming Norway with a 2-1 victory in extra time.

The upcoming semi-final fixture against Argentina is steeped in footballing history and presents England with an opportunity to move within a single match of ending a 60-year trophy drought. This tournament marks the second time in the last three World Cups that England have reached the semi-final stage, following their extra-time defeat to Croatia at the 2018 tournament in Russia. The nation's sole appearance in a World Cup final occurred in 1966, when they lifted the trophy on home soil.