World Cup 2026: Alan Shearer changes mind on country to win trophy

Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has changed his mind on the country to win this year’s World Cup.

Writing in his column for the BBC, Shearer backed England to win the World Cup after watching them eliminating co-host nation Mexico in the Round of 16 recently.

The Newcastle United legend, who had casted doubt about the England’s chanced of winning the World Cup, stated this ahead of Three Lions’ World Cup quarter-final with Norway on Saturday.

“There’s always hope with England at a major tournament, but that performance has pushed us all further forward and given everyone, including me, confidence and belief too.

“Before I went to the Azteca Stadium, and watched us deal with everything that was thrown at us, I didn’t truly believe England could win this World Cup – but I have changed my mind, and I think everyone else has too.”