INDYCAR Drivers Root for World Cup Nations

Norwegian driver Dennis Hauger has a special celebration planned if he achieves his first INDYCAR podium, hoping to "row back to Norway and celebrate with that" after Norway's Round of 16 match against Brazil. "That's my only goal this year," Hauger quipped. Meanwhile, Mexico's Pato O'Ward expressed envy of the World Cup atmosphere, saying "Mexico's been killing it" and feeling "FOMO that I wasn't there to just experience the vibe." turconews.click

English driver Louis Foster is realistic about England's chances against Mexico, calling it "a very toss-up game" while noting Mexico's home advantage. Spanish driver Alex Palou hopes Spain advances to potentially face the United States in the quarterfinals, calling it "very exciting." The INDYCAR race at Mid-Ohio on July 19 immediately follows the World Cup final coverage on FOX.