Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has shared his forecasts for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, set to take place across North America next week, is the subject of his bold predictions. According to a post on The Sun football’s X account, Wilshere believes that England will emerge as champions. He also expects France to take second place. In terms of individual accolades, the ex-midfielder predicts that England captain Harry Kane will secure the Golden Boot for being the top scorer.
England has been drawn into Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. The team is preparing under manager Thomas Tuchel, who has already announced his 26-man squad for the competition. Notably, several high-profile players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer were excluded from the final selection.