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The FIFA World Cup 2022 in the Gulf nation hit the headlines for countless reasons. From the ban on alcohol in the eight stadiums to the shocking elimination of teams like Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal - the showpiece event has been a rollercoaster ride for players and enthusiasts. After three weeks of high-octane action, which also saw the Morocco team win the hearts of many with their underdog story, the winner will be either Argentina or France.
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Before the tournament kickstarted, there were many predictions about which two teams would make it to the grand finale. However, the one person who was spot on with his prediction was 'modern Nostradamus' Athos Salome. The Brazilian fortune-teller, who predicted Covid-19, the Russia-Ukraine War, and Queen Elizabeth's death, indicated that the final would be between Messi's Argentina and Mbappe's France.
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The soothsayer mentioned Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, France and England would reach the finals round of the Qatar World Cup 2022. While Belgium was eliminated in the tournament's group stage, Brazil and England suffered defeats to Croatia and France in the quarter-finals. So only part of Athos Salome's prediction came true. But one cannot deny that he was spot on with Argentina vs France final. However, which team will lift the trophy on December 18?
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However, what will cheer Argentina and Messi fans is contrary to Athos Salome's prediction, a simulation of the EA Sports' FIFA World Cup 2022 video game released using "FIFA 23" predicted that the South American giants would lift the Qatar World Cup 2022. It remains to be seen if 'modern Nostradamus' Athos Salome's prophecy or EA Sports' prediction will come true.