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INDYCAR Drivers Root for Home Countries in World Cup

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · Fox Sports

INDYCAR drivers from Norway, Spain, England and Mexico are closely following their home countries' World Cup campaigns, with some expressing hopes for podium finishes that would allow them to celebrate back home.

At Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Dennis Hauger (Norway) aims for his first INDYCAR podium to celebrate with Norwegian fans if Norway advances in the World Cup. "That's my only goal this year. Get on the podium so I can row back to Norway and celebrate with that," Hauger quipped. sos-zagle.org.pl

Other drivers like Pato O'Ward (Mexico) expressed FOMO about missing the tournament atmosphere, while Louis Foster (England) acknowledged his team's tough matchup against Mexico. The INDYCAR race on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX leads directly into World Cup coverage, with the next INDYCAR race in Nashville following the World Cup final.

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