Ugandan pastor Aloysius Bugingo is facing public criticism after his prediction about the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner failed to come true following Spain’s triumph.
During a sermon, Bugingo told his followers that he had received a message from God that one of four teams — Argentina, France, Brazil, or Portugal — would win the tournament.
“I have spoken now when 28 teams still remain, it’s God who told me that,” he reportedly said.
However, Spain went on to lift the World Cup trophy, leaving all the teams mentioned in his prediction without the title.
The statement has sparked debate online, with some football fans questioning the accuracy of the prediction, while others defended the pastor, saying spiritual messages should not be judged solely by sports results.
The controversy has also raised discussions about betting, with experts warning fans against making financial decisions based only on predictions.
Bugingo has not yet issued a detailed response, as debate continues over faith, predictions and public statements.
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