Logan Paul Praises World Cup Drama, Calls Soccer Players Better Actors

**Logan Paul** declared his new love for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 8 July, praising penalty shootouts and joking that soccer players out‑act WWE wrestlers while he recovers from a torn left triceps.

The former YouTuber‑boxer‑turned‑WWE star posted a lengthy note on X after Switzerland’s dramatic win over Colombia on 7 July. He admitted he’d never followed football before the tournament, but the high‑stakes shootout convinced him the sport’s intensity rivals any wrestling bout.

Paul highlighted the mental strain on goalkeepers, writing, “Imagine being a goalkeeper-the whole nation rides on one mistake.” He then turned to the sport’s theatrics, noting, “These guys sell being ‘hurt’ better than some of my peers in the WWE.” The comment blended genuine admiration for the pressure of penalties with a tongue‑in‑cheek jab at the art of “selling” in professional wrestling.

A torn left triceps suffered during a World Tag Team Championship match on 23 May forced Paul off the ring. The lay‑off gave him extra time to binge matches from home, turning a setback into a new fandom. His recovery timeline remains unclear, but the injury has kept him away from in‑ring action while he follows the tournament.

By aligning his social‑media voice with the World Cup, Paul taps into a massive North‑American audience as the United States, Canada and Mexico co‑host the event. His playful criticism of “diving” adds a wrestling‑flavoured perspective that could attract crossover fans, expanding his reach beyond YouTube and boxing circles.

The wrestler is expected to return to the ring later this summer, pending medical clearance. In the meantime, he’ll likely keep posting World Cup reactions, possibly sparking more debates about the line between sport and spectacle. His latest post already generated thousands of replies, showing that his new soccer fandom is resonating with both wrestling and football followers.