Animal oracles predict 2026 World Cup matches

Bill the 'Heart Nose' Cat achieved over 90% accuracy, correctly predicting 22 out of 24 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by tapping a flag with his paw.

Swimbappé the Goldfish was among the animal oracles that gained viral fame for match forecasts during the tournament.

Tarak the Elephant, a 20-year-old Asian elephant at Cologne Zoo, predicted games by choosing between giant footballs wrapped in flags, including correctly forecasting an Ecuador upset over Germany.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup featured a range of furry, feathered, and finned predictors, including cats, elephants, sharks, and jaguars.