As the exciting matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue and fans cheer for their favorite teams, a pet cat has become an unlikely internet sensation. The feline is claimed to have correctly predicted the outcomes of 27 out of 31 matches played so far, attracting widespread attention on social media.
With only a few matches remaining in the tournament, numerous predictions have been made by fans, analysts, and pundits. While some proved accurate and many did not, the greatest attention has been drawn to this remarkable cat, which is said to have successfully predicted several key fixtures, including Argentina’s victory over Egypt.
The cat, known simply as “The Cat,” belongs to Lynka Lin, from China, and Mark, from Ireland. The couple adopted the cat in 2024. According to them, the idea began as a fun experiment: before each match, they placed the flags of the two competing teams in front of the cat and observed which one it touched first. Coincidentally, its very first prediction turned out to be correct, encouraging them to continue the tradition.
Lynka Lin said that neither she nor her husband supports any particular team. Instead, before every match, they let The Cat choose the “winning team,” and they then cheer for whichever team it selects.
After correctly predicting 27 of the first 31 matches, the couple says they are now eagerly waiting to see what The Cat predicts for the remaining games—and ultimately, which team it believes will lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.
Although the cat’s predictions have gone viral across social media, they are widely regarded as a fun coincidence and a form of entertainment. There is no scientific or reliable method that can guarantee the outcome of sporting events in advance.