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Thai pygmy hippo predicts France versus Argentina World Cup final

Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo at a zoo in Thailand, has participated in a playful stunt to predict the outcome of the upcoming World Cup final matches.

By 14 Jul 2026 · 19:00 CET Updated 14 Jul 2026 · 19:00 CET
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  • Core Briefing: Thai pygmy hippo predicts France versus Argentina World Cup final
  • Strategic Context: Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo at a zoo in Thailand, has participated in a playful stunt to predict the outcome of the upcoming World Cup final matches.
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According to Euronews, Moo Deng the pygmy hippo has made a prediction for the World Cup final by choosing between competing nations. In a light-hearted activity held at a Thai zoo, the animal selected France over Spain and chose Argentina over England. These selections suggest an eventual final match between France and Argentina.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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