Viral 2021 tweet predicting Argentina vs Spain World Cup final resurfaces ahead of Messi vs Lamine Yamal clash
A tweet posted in July 2021 by X user @actuallyimthe, predicting Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, has gone viral after both nations confirmed their places in Sunday's showpiece at MetLife Stadium. Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic Atlanta semi-final, with Lionel Messi assisting both late goals. Spain beat France 2-0 to reach only their second World Cup final. The account's mysterious owner resurfaced after Argentina's win, replying to their viral post with a watch emoji. With the finalists confirmed, only the scoreline now stands between an extraordinary coincidence and what would be internet football folklore.
A tweet posted in July 2021 by X user @actuallyimthe, predicting Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, has gone viral after both nations confirmed their places in Sunday's showpiece at MetLife Stadium. Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic Atlanta semi-final, with Lionel Messi assisting both late goals. Spain beat France 2-0 to reach only their second World Cup final. The account's mysterious owner resurfaced after Argentina's win, replying to their viral post with a watch emoji. With the finalists confirmed, only the scoreline now stands between an extraordinary coincidence and what would be internet football folklore.
