With the FIFA World Cup 2026 a few weeks away, speculations are rife about the potential winners of the mega competition, slated to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. While many football experts have already made their predictions, social media buffs remain curious about what The Simpsons has to say.
The American sitcom, across its 37 seasons and over 800 episodes, has accurately predicted several global events, including the election of Donald Trump as the US President. Now, football fans wonder whether The Simpsons predicted the winners of the World Cup 2026, where 48 teams would fight for the ultimate prize.
The Simpsons Prediction For FIFA World Cup 2026
For the unversed, one of the Simpsons episodes featured a football World Cup final, held at the Springfield Stadium in the US. The teams that went head-to-head in the summit clash were Portugal and Mexico. Even a player wearing Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt appeared in the episode. The final game ended in Portugal’s favour, with Ronaldo lifting the World Cup trophy.
Can The Simpsons World Cup Prediction Turn True?
Cristiano Ronaldo, still awaiting his maiden World Cup title, will look to fulfil his dream this time as part of a strong Portuguese side, featuring several talented players. Given their squad depth, Portugal is no doubt one of the favourites to win the competition.
Ronaldo, fresh off a Saudi Pro League triumph, also appears in good form. However, as per the Simpsons World Cup prediction, Portugal’s final opponents would be Mexico, which might seem unlikely to many fans. While The Simpsons are known for their perfect predictions, now the question is: “Can Mexico emerge as the dark horse of the World Cup this year?”
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Start For Portugal?
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez announced the final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 earlier this week, with Cristiano Ronaldo called up for his record sixth campaign. However, it’s yet to be seen if the Al Nassr captain features in the Portugal starting eleven. Given his age, the 41-year-old may also play as a substitute in most of the games. Portugal will open their World Cup campaign with a match against DR Congo on June 17 in Texas.
