ENGLAND fans should get the champagne on ice because the Three Lions are set to win the World Cup, according to Chinese astrologers.
‘s players should not fear or the looming final thanks to an incredible omen that only repeats every sixty years.
Thomas Tuchel’s players should not fear Argentina or the looming final thanks to the incredible omen Credit: Getty
It is the year of the Fire Horse – the first time for sixty years
will face off against reigning world champions Argentina in a crunch clash tomorrow evening.
Success against Messi and co in the semi final will then tee up an epic tie against or for ‘s biggest prize.
Three Lions fans watching at home, in the pub or at stadiums across the Pond have been through a rollercoaster of emotions so far.
But astrologers reckon Jules Rimet could well be gleaming in the hands of on Sunday night – all thanks to the Chinese Zodiac.
Three Lions fans have been through a rollercoaster of emotions so far Credit: Getty
But astrologers are predicting success for Tuchel’s side Credit: AFP
England’s one and only successful World Cup campaign was in 1966 – the year of the Fire Horse.
Chinese zodiac signs identify years with specific animals including the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake and the Horse.
The Horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle.
But the Fire Horse, a subcomponent in the zodiac, is specific to 1966 – or rather, it was.
This year marks the return of the Fire Horse for the first time in six decades.
And astrologers believe the stars have aligned for England – as the event incredibly falls on the same year as the World Cup.
Medium Chloe Smith pointed out the rare event to her 314,000 followers, sending Three Lions fans roaring with excitement.
She wrote: “The Chinese Zodiac runs on a 60-year cycle that combines 12 animal signs with 5 elements.
Astrologers believe the stars have aligned for England Credit: Getty
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has netted eight goals at the World Cup so far Credit: Getty
“1966: The year England won its first and only World Cup was a Fire Horse year.
“2026: Exactly 60 years later, the Fire Horse makes its rare return.
“Because of this 60-year alignment, the 2026 World Cup lands precisely on the same as 1966.”
Argentina can obviously already fear the inevitable – after they requested to wear their “lucky” away kit against England.
The Three Lions will once again be kitted out in all white, as they were against , with their opponents in black and blue.
Their away shirt is supposedly linked to World Cup wins over England in 1986 and 1998.
In 1986, scored the ‘Hand of God’ and one of the best World Cup goals in the same match.
As for 1998, was infamously sent off, and the colours were again the same, with Argentina in their navy away kit.
But another good omen for England is the impending return of midfield maestro .
The ace was substituted at half-time of the 2-1 win over after being.
is not yet 100 per cent as he continues his recovery – but he has insisted to team medics that he will be okay for the big clash in Atlanta.
Captain fantastic Harry Kane hailed the game a “unique” occasion.
He said: “It’s crazy when you think about it, how long he’s been at the top of his game and never played against England.
“It will be a unique occasion. We know how good a player he is. We know what he’s done in the game, how consistent he’s been for so long.
“But the game is against Argentina, not against . So yes, we have a lot of preparation to do.
“We’re coming up against a great unit, a great team with fantastic players.
“So yes, as much as it’ll be built up around Messi and the big players, we know it’s a lot more than that.”
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