Héctor Bellerín Predicts Spain to Win the World Cup
Real Betis defender Héctor Bellerín shared his predictions for the upcoming FIFA World Cup through the Andalusian club’s social media channels. The Spanish full-back selected his surprise team, breakout player, top scorer, finalists, and eventual champion of the tournament. Some of his picks stood out for being far from conventional.
Congo and Lamine Yamal, Bellerín’s Biggest Bets
For the surprise team category, Bellerín chose Congo. While he did not go into detail about the reasons behind his selection, he believes the African side has the potential to become one of the tournament’s biggest surprises and exceed expectations.
When it came to the breakout player, his choice was much more predictable. The defender pointed to Lamine Yamal as the tournament’s emerging star. Despite his young age, the Spanish attacker has already established himself as one of the most dynamic players in world football thanks to his dribbling ability, creativity, and confidence on the biggest stages. For Bellerín, the World Cup could be the perfect stage for him to cement his status as a global superstar.
His prediction for the Golden Boot was perhaps the most surprising of all. The full-back selected his teammate at Real Betis, Cédric Bakambu. While the choice may seem risky compared to names such as Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Julián Álvarez, Bellerín knows the Congolese striker’s abilities firsthand and believes he can enjoy an outstanding tournament. After all, watching him train every day provides a unique perspective on his current level.
An Unlikely Final and a Clear Champion
As for the final, the Spanish footballer envisions a showdown between Morocco and Spain. The inclusion of Morocco is not entirely unexpected, considering the nation was one of the biggest stories of the last FIFA World Cup, reaching the semifinals and becoming the African team that has advanced the furthest in the tournament’s history.
When it came to naming a champion, Bellerín had no doubts: Spain. The defender believes La Roja possesses the talent, squad depth, and playing style needed to lift the trophy.
Although his international career with Spain was limited to four appearances, Bellerín was long regarded as one of Europe’s most promising full-backs. Developed in the academy of FC Barcelona and later established at Arsenal, where he spent nine seasons, he has also gained recognition off the pitch for his interest in fashion and his willingness to speak openly about social issues.
His predictions have now sparked discussion among football fans. Only time will tell whether he gets them right, but one thing is certain: Bellerín was not afraid to back some of the tournament’s most unexpected surprises.
