Fans bet big on ‘time-traveller’s’ viral World Cup final prediction from 2021 after they get finalists correct

FANS are throwing caution to the wind by staking huge sums on a viral World Cup final prediction that has taken social media by storm. Back in 2021, a time-travelling X user boldly predicted Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in tonight’s showpiece final. A bold X user predicted Argentina will beat Spain 3-2 in tonight’s final Credit: Getty Their opponents Spain beat France 0-2 to reach the final Credit: Getty The post left fans stunned, with one replying: “How did he know?” Despite the far-fetched claim, punters have piled in behind the eerie prediction. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Some X users revealed stakes of up to $2,000, while shamed MMA star Conor McGregor also jumped on the bandwagon. The Irishman told followers he had placed a $100,000 bet on the prediction after seeing the viral post. Read more about the World Cup The post attracted gained attention in the wake of the semi-final results Credit: @actuallyimthe/X England claimed the bronze medal after beat France 4-6 last night Credit: Europa Press via Getty Images The bizarre forecast has generated so much attention that bookmakers are now offering special markets on the exact scoreline. Tote and Betfair are both offering 35/1 on an Argentina 3-2 victory, while Bet365 has the same outcome priced at 32/1. After England claimed the bronze medal with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France last night, all eyes turn to New Jersey, where Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will go head-to-head in tonight’s final. Argentina booked their place after edging past Thomas Tuchel‘s England 2-1 in a tightly contested semi-final. Most read in Sport England looked set for victory after leading for much of the second half, but Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez levelled in the 85th minute. Inter Milan‘s Lautaro Martinez headed home the winner just minutes later. Spain, meanwhile, cruised into the final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France. On the other side of the draw, France fell to defeat against Spain. Despite arriving as one of the tournament favourites, Les Bleus were completely outclassed from start to finish by La Furia Roja. US President Donald Trump is expected to be in attendance alongside controversial FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Fans at MetLife Stadium will also be treated to a star-studded half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber. The spectacle has been billed by FIFA as a “landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music and global impact”. Comment now