Most national teams have been naming final rosters in the weeks leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Alex Ovechkin said he will decide his NHL future with the Washington Capitals in July and was challenged by Russian soccer legends Vladislav Radimov, Dmitri Alenichev, Andrey Tikhonov, and Yegor Titov to name a winner. He named Brazil and Spain as his top choices and added France as strong. He said he will root for Neymar because of a viral moment tied to Neymar being selected for Brazil’s roster. Neymar, 34, had injury issues and moved to a lesser domestic league before being chosen by manager Carlo Ancelotti. The tournament is scheduled in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, starting June 11 and ending July 19, with favorites including France, England, Argentina, and Portugal. Argentina returns with Lionel Messi and is the defending champion.
""Well, I have two teams - Brazil and Spain," Ovechkin answered, per a transcription and translation by Twitter user @uggg_uggg. "I think, actually, France is also very good. But I'll be rooting for Neymar because of that video of him being picked (for Brazil's roster). It hit me right in the feels, like tears, and straight to my soul. So, that's my choice.""
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