Prince William appeared on a podcast hosted by NFL player Travis Kelce on Friday, where he shared insights about his interest in football and discussed the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The conversation aired shortly before Kelce was set to celebrate his wedding to pop star Taylor Swift.

During the interview, the prince revealed that his father, King Charles, "hates football," clarifying that his passion for the sport did not come from his family’s influence. William is a supporter of the English Premier League club Aston Villa and expressed enthusiasm for England’s World Cup campaign.

England is currently positioned in the round of 16 and scheduled to face Mexico at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Sunday. When asked by Kelce if he would travel to the United States for the final should England reach it, William responded affirmatively, stating he would make the trip “definitely.”

The discussion also touched on the broader relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, coinciding with the American Independence Day celebrations on July 4, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence from Britain. Reflecting on England’s success in the tournament, William commented on the ups and downs of the team’s journey and noted the longstanding ties between the UK and US over the past two-and-a-half centuries.