Before Argentina–England Clash, Astrologer Predicts Match Could Go to Penalty Shootout

Staff Report | PNN

The second semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see two traditional football giants, Argentina and England, face each other today. While excitement among football fans around the world has reached its peak ahead of the highly anticipated battle, a prediction by a South American sports astrologer has drawn attention.

The match, scheduled to begin at 1:00 am on Thursday (July 16), has been discussed widely after renowned South American astrologer Giorgio Armas claimed that the balance of strength between the two teams is so close that the winner may not be decided within 90 minutes or even extra time.

According to him, the fate of reaching the final could be decided through a penalty shootout.

Recently, Armas brought back one of his old posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In that post, published on June 28, 2025, he had predicted that Argentina would reach the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup and that goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez should be prepared for a possible penalty shootout.

Quoting that previous prediction, Armas wrote in a new message that his forecast had come true and that he now believes a penalty shootout is the most likely possibility.

However, the astrologer refused to make any specific prediction about which team would win the match. According to him, the difference in quality and ability between Argentina and England is extremely small, making it difficult to favour one side in advance.

In an interview, he also said that Argentina captain Lionel Messi could be one of the key players who may decide the outcome of the match.

According to Armas, Messi has the ability to deliver his best performance on the biggest stages, and he believes the Argentine star could once again make a major impact in this crucial encounter.

Giorgio Armas has previously attracted attention for several predictions involving South American clubs and national teams. His comments regarding clubs such as Colo-Colo, Alianza Lima, Olimpia, Boca Juniors, Racing Club, and the Argentina national team have created curiosity among football fans.

However, experts have reminded that such predictions are personal claims based on astrology and have no scientific foundation. Ultimately, the result of the semi-final will depend on the performance of players, the battle on the pitch, and the actual circumstances of the match.