The 'Modern Nostradamus' has shared what the 2026 World Cup has in store for England. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off on June 11, there is only one question on everyone's lips: which team will be crowned Champions of the World? The 'Living Nostradamus' claims to have the answer.
The Mystic's Background
Thirty-nine-year-old Brazilian mystic Athos Salomé has been dubbed the 'Modern Day Living Nostradamus' by followers. In his arsenal of 'correct' predictions, he claims to have foreseen major world events including the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The soothsayer has achieved a peculiar cult status in international sports analysis. While not a conventional pundit, he says he predicted the precise course of the 2024 Euro Cup and correctly prophesied that Argentina and France would be the two finalists in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Fiery Winner Prediction
Now, Athos has exclusively told The Daily Star his picks for the 2026 World Cup. Some of his top contenders are surprising. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with 48 countries competing. The parapsychologist says his 'intuition' picks up 'visions dominated by an unusually vivid and intense sensory palette'. While he hasn't outrightly named a champion, he has a strong direction: 'There is red. A great deal of red or orange. I see heavy, deep, dominant colours. Colours of fire. It is an energy of heat, friction and intense force. The national sides that survive this tournament will be those wrapped in the colours of flame.'
Top Contenders
The Brazilian soothsayer lists seven teams as top contenders: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, England, France, Netherlands, and Argentina. Spain are frontrunning favourites, with statistics giving them a 17% probability of winning. Athos says 'La Roja (The Red) are the literal embodiment' of his vision. Portugal is 'armed with an elite generation of young talent alongside seasoned veterans' and wears a primary kit dominated by deep crimson red. Morocco is a surprising contender, named as a potential 'dark horse' with a kit featuring bright red and strong green.
England's Defining Moment
Regarding England, Athos says: 'England boasts a highly competitive squad looking to break a decades-long drought. They are historically tied to iconic red away kits during defining moments.' He calls France a 'strong title contender' known for 'raw physical power and unparalleled squad depth', with red accents on their traditional kit bringing 'maximum friction to the pitch'. The psychic adds: 'The major bookmakers and mathematical models point directly to Spain as the team to beat, followed closely by an exceptionally deep French side and an England squad reaching its peak.' The Netherlands, labelled as the 'Giant Killer' due to their solid defensive line, wear classic orange, carrying the energy of 'strong colours of the flame'. Argentina, the reigning champions, are defined by 'remarkable psychological resilience' and 'pure heat and intensity in terms of team spirit', even though they lack red in their traditional look.
