The excitement of a World Cup is unmatched by any tournament in the world, and Hamm agrees. At this point in her life, she’s attended all four Women’s World Cups the U.S. have won.
“I’ve been there,” she said with a smile. “Two as a player and two as a fan. I’m not going to say it’s me, so, Emma, I should probably be at the final in Brazil.”
What she loves most about the World Cup, though, is that on any given day, it can be any team’s day.
The U.S. women are a year away from the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, but right now Hamm is fully focused on supporting the U.S. men. While she’s rooting for the U.S. men, she’s picking France to win the 2026 tournament.
“Based on the most recent performances, I think the favorite would be France. Just decisive and attractive soccer, some really big goals, and they just look like the team to beat right now.”
But, again, the World Cup has never been about just one team or one player, like Kylian Mbappé or Wendie Renard, but rather the heart and soul of each country competing.
“A lot depends on your team and the personalities that you have. That’s what’s really great about watching the World Cup because you’re not just playing the team, you’re playing the heart and soul of each country.”
