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Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners

Al Jazeera Saturday 06 June 2026, 08:15 UTC 1 min read
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Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Elephants, gorillas, a puma and giraffes picked winners from a selection of upcoming matches, continuing a World Cup tradition made famous by Paul the Octopus, who correctly predicted 12 of 14 results at the 2010 tournament. Published On 6 Jun 2026

Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Elephants, gorillas, a puma and giraffes picked winners from a selection of upcoming matches, continuing a World Cup tradition made famous by Paul the Octopus, who correctly predicted 12 of 14 results at the 2010 tournament. Published On 6 Jun 2026
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