The 'Living Nostradamus' has made some surprising 2026 FIFA World Cup predictions. Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, 39, known as the 'Modern Day Living Nostradamus', has a history of forecasting major global events, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. He has also claimed to have foreseen the outcome of the 2024 Euro Cup and the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Now, Athos has exclusively revealed his picks for the 2026 World Cup to The Daily Star. The tournament is set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with 48 nations competing.
The 'Fiery' Winner Prediction
The parapsychologist says his 'intuition' picks up 'visions dominated by an unusually vivid and intense sensory palette'. He states: '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.'
Leading Contenders
Athos has identified seven nations as principal contenders: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, England, France, Netherlands, and Argentina. Spain, the reigning European Champions, are considered runaway favourites with a 17% likelihood of winning. According to Athos, 'La Roja (The Red) are the literal embodiment' of his premonition. Portugal, with a deep red primary kit, is described as 'armed with an elite generation of young talent alongside seasoned veterans'.
Morocco is named as an unexpected contender and a potential 'dark horse', with bright red and green in their identity. England, looking to break a decades-long drought, is 'historically tied to iconic red away kits during defining moments'. France, a strong title contender, has red accents on their traditional kit that will bring 'maximum friction to the pitch'.
The Netherlands, labelled as the 'Giant Killer', wear classic orange but carry the energy of 'strong colours of the flame'. Reigning champions Argentina are defined by 'remarkable psychological resilience' and exhibit 'pure heat and intensity' even without red in their traditional look.
Athos concludes: '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.'
