Argentina's president will miss the 2026 World Cup final due to superstition

Argentine President Javier Miley refused to attend the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the stadium due to superstition. This was reported on July 17 by NBC News.

The Argentine leader explained that he considers watching games at home to be the key to the success of the national team. According to him, all the matches that he watched from his residence ended with the victory of the Argentine team. When asked by reporters about a possible trip to New Jersey for Sunday's game, where US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino plan to attend, Miley categorically refused.

"Absolutely not. I will continue to watch all the matches from the Quinta de Olivos," the president said.

It is noted that for the sake of winning the national team title, Miley intends to observe another ritual. During the broadcast of the final, he will be wearing a warm jacket, which he already wore during the quarterfinal match against Switzerland. That match ended in favor of Argentina with a score of 3:1.

The Spain— Argentina match will take place on Sunday, July 19, at the MetLife Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 22:00 Moscow time, adds Sport-Express.

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The Argentine national team reached the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 15, beating the English team. The meeting of the teams ended with a score of 2:1. The England national team scored the first goal: Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute. However, the Argentines managed to turn the game around thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez (85th minute) and Lautaro Martinez (90+2).