Sean Strickland Blasts FIFA World Cup Final, Calls Soccer 'Real F**king G*y'

Sean Strickland stayed true to his long-standing criticism of soccer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The UFC middleweight champion fired a blunt three-word reaction after Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium.

What happened?

On 18 Jul 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup final took place at MetLife Stadium, with Spain dominating much of the match. Spain finally found the breakthrough in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal of the match to hand 'La Roja' their second FIFA World Cup title. Argentina, meanwhile, spent much of the game under pressure, relying on Emiliano Martinez to keep the score level before Enzo Fernandez's late red card left the defending champions with 10 men for extra time.

Why it matters for Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland has been vocal about his opinion of soccer, and the low-scoring final only reinforced his stance. The former UFC middleweight champion shared his reaction on social media, writing: "This sport su*cks." He also took to X to share his thoughts on the match, writing: "Soccer is real f**king g*y... How are you a grown a** man faking being hit? Are there any soccer players out there? Do you feel no shame when you fake being injured?"

What comes next?

As for what comes next for Sean Strickland, it remains to be seen how his outspoken views on soccer will affect his career in the UFC. With his recent win in the middleweight division, Strickland is looking to continue his winning streak in the Octagon. However, his comments on soccer may spark a reaction from fans and opponents alike.

Sean Strickland's reaction to the FIFA World Cup final has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans defending the sport and others agreeing with the UFC middleweight champion's harsh words. As the debate continues, one thing is certain: Sean Strickland is not afraid to speak his mind and stand by his opinions.

Dana White, the UFC CEO, also weighed in on the FIFA World Cup final, slamming the production of the broadcast. White took issue with the broadcast graphics and presentation, stating: “I actually tee’d up the guys who are doing the production, the guys responsible for the production of the World Cup for you guys to hit a grand slam home run. Even though everybody in my team was arguing with me saying you are the worst I said ‘No, we are the worst, they didn’t f*ck it up as bad as we did.'"

The aftermath

The aftermath of the FIFA World Cup final has left many fans and players reeling. The low-scoring match and the controversy surrounding the production of the broadcast have sparked a heated debate on social media. As the dust settles, one thing is certain: the world of soccer will never be the same.

As for Sean Strickland, his outspoken views on soccer have cemented his status as a polarizing figure in the world of sports. Love him or hate him, one thing is certain: Sean Strickland is not afraid to speak his mind and stand by his opinions.