Fascinating stats! Three times Argentina won the World Cup when Nigeria failed to qualify
It seems Nigerian fans have found the reason for their defeat.
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Conspiracy theorists have spotted a link between Argentina's triumphs and Nigeria's disappointments.
Details: After yesterday's defeat to DR Congo in the final World Cup qualifying match—shattering Nigerian dreams of the Mundial—fans on social media noticed an intriguing historical pattern.
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The fact is, Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in 1978, 1986, and 2022, and Nigeria failed to qualify for each of those tournaments.
Following Nigeria’s penalty shootout elimination, fans are now seriously convinced that Argentina could win the 2026 World Cup.
Kenley Ward
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