Argentine President Javier Milei is not going to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in the US due to a long-standing superstition surrounding the nation’s leaders and the nationwide group.
Based on El Common, Milei believes his presence on the stadium might carry unhealthy luck to Argentina as they put together to face Spain within the ultimate.
As a substitute of travelling to the US, the president will watch the match from his official residence in Olivos, the place he has adopted all of Argentina’s matches throughout the event.
Milei admitted that he additionally follows his personal private superstitions.
“Sure, it’s a superstition. I additionally at all times put on a jacket now as a result of I took it off the day of the Switzerland recreation, they usually scored a purpose in opposition to us,” he stated.
Many Argentines imagine that the presence of the nation’s president at main soccer matches can have an effect on the group’s fortunes.
The assumption dates again to the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, when then-President Carlos Menem visited the Argentina squad earlier than their opening match. Argentina went on to lose 1-0 to Cameroon, and plenty of followers have linked that defeat to the president’s go to ever since.
Argentina will face Spain within the 2026 World Cup ultimate on July 19 at New Jersey, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 GMT+3.
Earlier on the identical day, France and England will meet within the third-place match, which is about to kick off at 00:00 GMT+3.
In the meantime, experiences have additionally claimed that FIFA is wanting right into a political banner displayed by Argentina’s gamers after their semi-final victory over England.
