Argentina President Milei to Watch World Cup Final from Home Due to Superstition
Argentina President Javier Milei has confirmed he will not attend the 2026 World Cup final against Spain in the United States, choosing instead to watch from his presidential residence in Olivos due to superstition. The 55-year-old has watched all of Argentina's matches from home during the tournament. He explained his ritualistic habits, including wearing an oil company-branded jacket and refusing to turn on the heat, after a superstition formed during the Switzerland game when removing the jacket coincided with a goal against Argentina. The article also highlights broader Argentine football superstitions, including manager Lionel Scaloni's practice of stepping onto the pitch with his right foot first, and a pre-match photo ritual involving Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and AFA president Claudio Tapia that has been maintained since Argentina's 2021 Copa America victory. Argentina reached the final after a 2-1 comeback win against England, and will defend their 2022 World Cup title at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
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