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Viral Tweet Predicts 2026 World Cup Final Score
17 Jul
Summary
- A 2021 tweet predicted Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup final.
- The tweet gained massive attention after Argentina and Spain reached the final.
- Another prediction mentioned Messi lifting his second consecutive Cup at age 39.
A tweet posted in July 2021 by user @actuallyimthe has become a major talking point for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post accurately predicted that Argentina would defeat Spain 3-2 in the final.
Argentina secured their place in the final by beating England 2-1 in their semi-final match on Wednesday. Lionel Messi provided assists for both of Argentina's late goals, scored by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. Spain had previously defeated France 2-0 in their semi-final to advance.
The viral tweet, which had initially garnered little attention, has since received over 151,000 likes and tens of thousands of reposts. Internet users reacted with a mix of astonishment and amusement, with some humorously inquiring about the original poster's sources.
The account owner, known as 'dilemma', later responded to their own viral tweet with a simple watch emoji, sparking further discussion. Another old prediction from July 2019 is also circulating, stating that a 39-year-old Messi would win his second consecutive World Cup in 2026.
Skepticism exists, with some suggesting the account may have deleted many inaccurate predictions to highlight the few that came true. Regardless, the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is set to feature compelling storylines, including a generational clash between the 39-year-old Messi and 18-year-old Lamine Yamal.
