A World Cup ‘psychic’ who has correctly called three of the past four tournament winners has now shared his prediction for this summer’s edition.
With the domestic club calendar nearing its finish, attention is turning to the United States, Mexico and Canada as they prepare to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The competition begins on June 11 in Mexico City with Mexico taking on South Africa, before the US open their campaign a day later against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side will be hoping to impress in front of home crowds, but bookmakers still see them as long shots for the title at 80/1.
So which nation will be celebrating at the end of the tournament?
It’s a question nobody can answer with certainty. Spain, France and England are among the teams tipped to go deep, but one well-known World Cup “psychic” claims he already knows how it will end.
Brazilian predictor Michael Bruno successfully forecast Spain’s triumph in 2010, Germany’s victory in 2014, and France lifting the trophy in 2018.
He did miss at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, having backed France to win again — only for Argentina to claim the title after a penalty shootout in the final.
Even so, his overall track record has kept interest in his calls high, and Bruno has now named the team he believes will take the 2026 crown.
Bruno says Portugal — led by Cristiano Ronaldo — will finally secure their first World Cup, with the decisive moment coming in New York in July.
He told Globo Esporte: “Since 2022, I’ve been announcing the next champion team. Since then, I’ve been stating that Portugal will be the world champion.”
He also expects Argentina to miss out on back-to-back titles, predicting the reigning champions will be knocked out at the quarter-final stage. Bruno believes Brazil will exit earlier than many anticipate as well.
The ‘psychic’ added: “I don’t think Neymar is 100 per cent fit to play in this World Cup.
“And if he does play, once again, the national team will be eliminated before the semi-finals, because the team will revolve around him, repeating the tactical mistake of 2022.”
With the tournament starting in less than two weeks, medical professionals have also raised concerns about intense heat for supporters attending games, particularly in cities such as Houston and Miami where temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s.
Officials have urged fans to plan accordingly, including drinking plenty of water and taking steps to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.