Kirill Prigoda reveals which team he supports in the 2026 World Cup.

Kirill Prigoda, two-time world swimming champion Revealed that the 2026 World Cup is being held in North America. He supports the Portuguese national team. “The World Cup is like the Olympics. Held every four years I don't want to miss an event like this," Prigoda said in an interview and said that the reason he supports Portugal is because his childhood and teenage years were influenced by Cristiano Ronaldo. “He is one of the greatest athletes in the world. And I've had the pleasure of witnessing his ups and downs. Some of his qualities were passed down to my generation. So I will definitely follow him fully. But it also includes many players who could be their final World Cup, such as Lionel Messi's Argentina, Neymar's Brazil and many others,” Prigoda said. He also said that "I will also watch the Iranian national team," according to TASS news agency. The Portuguese national team will play their first match in the tournament today, 17 June, against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.