A Twitter/X post from 2021 predicting the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has resurfaced and gone viral after Spain secured its place in the championship match by defeating France. The original tweet, posted by the account @actualimthe, stated that Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in the final. At the time of posting, the prediction attracted little attention, but with Spain now in the final, football fans have rediscovered the post and are debating whether the rest of the forecast will come true.
Prediction Written in Past Tense Raises Eyebrows
The tweet was written in the past tense, as if reporting a result that had already occurred, which added to its mystique. The account @actualimthe clearly predicted that Argentina would win the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 scoreline. The post stayed buried for years until Spain's semifinal victory made one part of the prediction line up perfectly.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The resurfaced post drew numerous responses from Nigerians and other football fans who were stunned, amused, or curious about what might come next. User LSPN asked: "Anyone here in 2026?" Crypt commented: "If you're here from the future, just like this comment." Solar wrote: "The greatest player of all times Lionel Messi had scored a brace to secure Argentina the second consecutive global crown. World cup final 2026."
Previous Prediction on England vs Argentina
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that analyst Chris Sutton predicted that England would beat Argentina in their 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta. Sutton warned that Argentina's physicality could unsettle England but said the Three Lions would win comfortably if they kept their discipline.
