A Simpsons prediction for World Cup final? But wait…
Will a 1997 episode prove to be prophetic? Don't bet on it.
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Have The Simpsons done it again?
Fans were getting excited over a 1997 episode entitled The Cartridge Family, in which the Simpson family is seen watching an ad for the World Cup final between Mexico and Portugal.
“Although there is no clear indication of what year the match takes places in, one detail has led viewers to believe that it’s the 2018 World Cup final,” wrote Portuguese newspaper Eco. “There seems to be a reference to the scandal that recently plagued the Mexican team who allegedly partied with several women before the beginning of the tournament.”
Following Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Iran on Monday, the team finished second in the group stage and now goes through to the last 16.
But last night Mexico played Sweden last night. At the time of writing, Sweden was in front 3-0.
Among previous world events that The Simpsons has eerily predicted or foreshadowed? Donald Trump’s presidential election, the arrival of ‘autocorrect’, the Siegfried and Roy tiger mauling, Disney’s proposed takeover of The Simpsons‘ home network FOX, and the triumph which saw team USA claim a curling gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Source: Hollywood Reporter, Digital Spy.
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Mexico are now through after Germany’s shock loss, so this can still come true.
Except it wasn’t the World Cup Final. It was an exhibition match between the two nations in Springfield.
“Quiet, Lisa. The dog is barking.”