Did MS Dhoni predict Spain vs Argentina WC final 10 yrs ago? Old Insta post goes viral
An old 2016 Instagram post by former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has gone viral for seemingly predicting a FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The post resurfaced following Argentina's victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of social media culture, sports fandom, and the phenomenon of 'coincidental' viral content.
NEW DELHI: Argentina's thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal not only sent Lionel Messi's side into another World Cup final but also brought back an old Instagram post by former India captain MS Dhoni.Within minutes of Argentina's victory, Dhoni's 2016 Instagram post went viral on social media, leaving fans amused.Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Monday (July 20), with the defending champions aiming to retain the trophy.Dhoni's old Instagram post goes viralThe viral post dates back to June 2016 during India's tour of Zimbabwe.
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