A social media post from July 2021 has resurfaced after correctly predicting that Spain and Argentina would meet in the 2026 World Cup final, including the exact scoreline of 3-2 in favor of Argentina. The post, made by X user @actuallyimthe on July 11, 2021, initially went unnoticed but gained widespread attention this week as both teams secured their places in the final.
Prediction details
The post simply stated: "Argentina just beat Spain at the 2026 World Cup final, 3-2." At the time, it attracted little engagement. However, after Spain defeated France 2-0 and Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-finals, the prediction went viral, accumulating over 280,000 likes and tens of thousands of reposts.
Reactions and speculation
Users expressed astonishment at the accuracy, with one commenting, "How did he know?" and another asking, "How is this even possible to predict WOW!" Some joked about time travel, with one user writing, "We might live in a simulation," and another declaring, "We legit have time travellers among us."
The account, which had been inactive since December 12, 2025, returned after Argentina's semi-final victory. Instead of explaining the prediction, the user replied to the original post with a single watch emoji, further fueling speculation. One user remarked they hoped "the guy that made this tweet is still alive."
Upcoming final
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kick-off at 8pm BST. The match will be broadcast on BBC One and STV/ITV. Whether the prediction proves accurate will be decided on the pitch.
