Move over Paul the Octopus, a group of Highland cows are causing a stir after making bold predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Steve Clarke's side kick off their campaign tomorrow night (Sunday morning UK time) in Boston against Haiti. The men's national side then face Morocco at the same venue on Friday, June 19, and Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, June 24. The Tartan Army may be pleasantly surprised if the herd's predictions come true.
Alma and Joe's Predictions
The Record enlisted the support of Alma the Highland cow and her calf Joe, based at Pollok Park in Glasgow, to predict Scotland's journey. The cattle were given buckets of feed to choose from. Alma's first prediction was a tough choice between Scotland and Haiti in the opening match, but she opted for Scotland to start strong and pick up three points.
Senga's Overall Forecast
Meanwhile, psychic cow Senga, based at Kitchen Coos and Ewes at High Airyolland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, teamed up with bookmakers Ladbrokes for an overall prediction. She forecast a win against Haiti, a draw with Morocco, and a defeat to Brazil—a set of results that even the most pessimistic Scotland fan would be pleased with. Four points should be enough to see Scotland through to the knockout stage, and Senga predicts a quarter-final exit for Steve Clarke's men.
The bolshy bovine was also asked to predict England's fate and believes they will lose on penalties once again.
Neale McQuistin from Kitchen Coos and Ewes said: 'We always knew Senga was special... but if she thinks we can take four points from the group, the Tartan Army should start letting themselves believe anything is possible.'
Alex Apati, Ladbrokes PR manager, added: 'If Scotland make it to the quarter finals and England go out on penalties, then we might see Senga becoming an honorary member of the Tartan Army.'
