Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Argentine President Skips World Cup Final Due to Superstition
Argentine President Javier Milei has decided not to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, even if Argentina qualifies.
He believes in a tradition called cábalas, which involves following the same routines and rituals to bring good luck.
Milei has been watching Argentina's matches from home and plans to continue this routine for the final.
He will wear the same heavy jacket he has worn for the previous matches.
This tradition is common among Argentine football fans, who believe that changing their routines could bring bad luck to their team.
The practice dates back to the 1986 FIFA World Cup and is still followed by many fans and players today.
Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in the United States.
He will watch the final from home to maintain his cábalas, a personal ritual he believes brings good luck.
Milei has watched Argentina's previous matches from home and will wear the same jacket for the final.
Cábalas is a deeply rooted tradition in Argentine football, involving repeating the same actions during a tournament.
The tradition dates back to the 1986 FIFA World Cup and is followed by many fans and players.
- Who
- Argentine President Javier Milei
- What
- Skipping the FIFA 2026 World Cup Final due to superstition
- When
- During the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
- Where
- United States of America
- Why
- To maintain his cábalas, a personal ritual he believes brings good luck to Argentina's football team
- Person
- Javier Milei
- Event
- FIFA 2026 World Cup Final
- Location
- United States of America
- Superstition
- Cábalas
- Ritual
- Watching from home, wearing same jacket
- Team
- Argentina
- Opponent
- Spain