Has the strange 'Japan' factor guessed WC winner? | TheBriefWire
Has the strange 'Japan' factor guessed WC winner?
Published 11 July 2026 ยท sports
Synopsis FIFA World Cup 2026: A viral FIFA World Cup fan theory is gaining attention after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the 2026 tournament. The
Synopsis FIFA World Cup 2026: A viral FIFA World Cup fan theory is gaining attention after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the 2026 tournament. The quirky pattern claims that whenever Japan reach the knockout stage, the team that eliminates them is later knocked out by the eventual champions. The trend has held true in every World Cup since 2002, fuelling speculation that Norway could be next.