Argentina’s president won’t be at the World Cup final. Not because of politics, diplomacy, or scheduling. Because of superstition.
Javier Milei announced on July 16 that he’ll skip the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain, opting instead to watch from his residence in Olivos with his sister. He plans to wear a jacket from YPF, the state-owned oil company, as part of a personal good-luck ritual.
Fan tokens and prediction markets are having a moment
The $ARG fan token, which lets holders engage with the Argentine Football Association through polls and rewards on Socios.com, has seen price moves exceeding 96% during the tournament. Daily trading volumes have surged into the millions as Argentina advanced through the bracket.
Prediction markets have been equally active. The semi-final between England and Argentina alone generated over $3 million in trading volume across crypto prediction platforms.
