What Cousin Sal has said about 2026 FIFA World Cup

1 quote · 1 episode · Jun 11, 2026

Cousin Sal, Sal Iacono, American comedian, Jimmy Kimmel Live writer and Ringer betting podcaster; Dallas Cowboys fan, has been quoted on 2026 FIFA World Cup once in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on June 11, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Came true
Cousin Sal's value pick is for a European team to win the World Cup.
“My value pick, believe it or not, is Europe to win at minus 350”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal (Jun 11, 2026) · Listen from 1:22:03

Predictions

Came true
Cousin Sal's value pick is for a European team to win the World Cup.
“My value pick, believe it or not, is Europe to win at minus 350”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal (Jun 11, 2026) · Listen from 1:22:03 · 2026 FIFA World Cup
Cousin Sal bet on a European team winning the 2026 World Cup at -350. Spain won the final on July 19, 2026, beating Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium with a Ferran Torres goal in extra time (106th minute).
Sources: Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina - CBS News · Spain wins the World Cup for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final - CNN
Checked Oct 9, 2026

Episodes

A Knicks Miracle (and an All-Time Spurs Collapse), a Mini-Mailbag, and a World Cup Preview | With Joe House, Kirk Goldsberry, Anthony Dabbundo, and Cousin Sal
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 11, 2026 · 2 h 1 min
Bill Simmons, Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House dissect the Knicks' 29-point Game 4 comeback over the Spurs, Simmons answers mailbag questions, and Anthony Dabbundo and Cousin Sal preview World Cup bets.

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