England fan amends viral World Cup win tattoo weeks after Argentina defeat
An England football fan who prematurely tattooed 'England World Cup Winner 2026' on his leg has amended the artwork after the team's defeat to Argentina. The tattoo studio added the words 'Just joking' to the original design for free.
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This human-interest story reflects the intense cultural passion surrounding international sports and the viral nature of fan behavior on social media.
An England fan who prematurely crowned England as World Cup winners in a tattoo has had his new artwork amended.
Sean Carrington spent £550 on a leg tattoo of the World Cup trophy above the words "England World Cup Winner 2026" after The Three Lions' 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32.
The 36-year-old was so convinced Thomas Tuchel's side would go all the way before Argentina prematurely ended England's chances of World Cup glory in a 2-1 defeat.
Now the roofer has returned to Holy Trinity Tattoo Studio in Standish to add "Just joking" underneath.
Following his second trip to the tattoo parlour, he told the BBC: "I'm more bothered that England hasn't won the World Cup than I am to have a tattoo on my leg".
He added: "It's not bothering me. It's just a tattoo."
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