Tarot reader Irina Cuesta used a live appearance on DAZN's 'La Dazoneta' to discuss possible outcomes at the 2026 World Cup, prompting discussion among viewers and guests. Her tarot reading portrayed a highly unpredictable tournament, where no team looked like a clear favorite and closely contested matches could produce surprises. The reading was entertainment commentary, not an official forecast or statistical projection.
Cuesta's most striking prediction was that Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, could emerge as world champions. She portrayed the tournament as exceptionally balanced, with even the strongest teams facing impressive challenges. In her reading, Portugal would show impressive determination, while the wider field would remain tightly matched.
The conversation on 'La Dazoneta' soon turned to Spain's prospects. Presenter Mayca Jiménez raised the possibility of a final between Spain and Portugal, with Portugal defeating Spain. It was a hypothetical scenario discussed on the programme, not a confirmed tournament pairing.
The senior men's 2026 World Cup format expands the field to 48 teams and 104 matches, compared with 32 teams and 64 matches at each tournament from 1998 through 2022. FIFA's format decision means more nations and fixtures than in previous editions, but the structure itself does not establish which teams will reach the final or win the title. Both Spain and Portugal would need to qualify and progress through the tournament to meet in a final. The DAZN segment added speculation to discussion of the competition; its tarot predictions do not determine qualification or match outcomes, and have no bearing on the tournament draw.
