A social media post by Spain midfielder Pedri from more than a year ago has gone viral after La Roja secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France.
Pedri had shared a post on June 10, 2025, with the cryptic caption “19 07 26” — the date of the 2026 World Cup final in New York New Jersey.
Following Spain’s semifinal triumph, fans revisited the post, interpreting the numbers as a prediction of the team’s qualification for football’s biggest match.
Spain booked their place in the final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealed a 2-0 win over France in the semifinal, extending the team’s impressive unbeaten run.
The post has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many supporters hailing Pedri’s apparent foresight and describing it as “magic,” while others believe the midfielder simply had unwavering confidence in Spain’s chances of reaching the final.
Spain will face the winner of the second semifinal between England and Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19.
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