Baba Vanga’s alleged prophecy about the 2026 World Cup: what it says and why it went viral

Anticipation for the start of the World Cup

Regardless of beliefs surrounding predictions, the truth is that the  2026 World Cup  is already generating enormous excitement worldwide. It will be the first edition co-hosted by three countries and will feature an expanded format of 48 teams, making it the largest tournament in FIFA history.

In this context of global attention, it’s not surprising that old esoteric theories are resurfacing in the public discourse. The combination of a massive event, uncertainty surrounding the tournament’s outcome, and the reach of social media creates the ideal scenario for prophecies like those attributed to Baba Vanga to once again capture public attention in the lead-up to the next World Cup.