A viral social media post from 2021 has resurfaced, claiming to predict the outcome of tonight's FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. The X user, who posted on July 12, 2021, wrote: 'Argentina just beat Spain at the 2026 World Cup final, 3-2.' The post suggests England will be defeated by Argentina in the semi-final, and that Argentina will go on to win the tournament final on Sunday at 8pm at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey.
Fan reactions and viral spread
The post has shocked fans, with one replying: 'How did he know?' Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernandez, and Emi Martinez, are backed to beat the Three Lions and then Spain. Spain secured their final spot with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday night in the first semi-final.
Sir Geoff Hurst's prediction
England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst has described the upcoming match as 'the toughest, physical game of the competition for us so far.' He warned against underestimating Lionel Messi: 'You can talk about him being past his best, with his age, he's still performing, he's still scoring and he's a big danger if you allow him to do so.' Hurst predicted a 'very tough' match with 'knife edge' tension, adding: 'There's no way we are going to be winning three-nil at half time or walking away with it.'
Jude Bellingham praised
Wayne Rooney has named Jude Bellingham as the best player in the tournament so far. 'In terms of best in the world I think you're looking at someone like Mbappe or Haaland,' Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show. 'Bellingham hasn't quite hit those levels at Real Madrid this season, but he's been the best player in the tournament for me.'
