A TikTok user claiming to be a time traveller has predicted that Mexico will win the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final. The account Tona Multiverso posted a video supposedly recorded on July 19, 2026, showing the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Video Claims Mexico Triumph
In the video, the man says: “Mexico versus Argentina. Look at all the people, flags everywhere, and the incredible atmosphere. This feels historic. I’m inside the stadium, and the atmosphere is crazy; Mexico and Argentina are playing the World Cup final. Look, the stadium is packed; with every move, the crowd shouts as if it were a goal.”
The footage appears to show the match ending 1-1 in regulation time, leading to penalties. The TikTokker claims Mexico wins after an Argentine player misses the decisive penalty, sparking wild celebrations. Mexico has never won a World Cup, making this a shock prediction.
Skepticism Over AI Use
Commenters quickly dismissed the video as fake, with one saying: “Generated with AI.” Another joked: “I can believe in time travel, but in Mexico reaching the final…” A third wrote: “This is more fake than when my ex used to say, ‘I’ll never leave you.’” Some offered alternative predictions, like Mexico vs Portugal.
Teams' Current Form
Argentina, the reigning champions, are strong contenders, with Lionel Messi already scoring five goals in the tournament. Mexico has won both group games against South Korea and South Africa but has never advanced beyond the quarter-finals. The TikTokker did not mention if Mexico would face England in the quarter-finals, though the Three Lions could meet them in the last 16.
The video's legitimacy is highly questionable, but both teams remain in contention for the latter stages of the competition.
