World Cup Stars Kneel in Prayer to Proclaim Their Christian Faith

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, footballers from multiple nations are using the global stage to share their Christian faith. After the U.S. beat Paraguay 4-1, defender Mark McKenzie led a prayer circle with teammates before more than 70,000 fans. Cristian Roldan declared “Jesus is everything,” and Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie often share Bible verses and wear symbols of faith during matches. Others like Matt Freese and Chris Richards host Bible studies behind the scenes. This movement spans continents. England’s Bukayo Saka, Germany’s Felix Nmecha, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi have all spoken about faith guiding their careers. These public displays show that for many top athletes, belief off the pitch matters as much as performance on it.

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