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Brazilian Black Jaguar Predicts Tough World Cup Win for Brazil Over Scotland
A black jaguar named Poty, at Rio de Janeiro's BioParque, has predicted Brazil will beat Scotland in their World Cup Group C match. The prediction was made after Poty sniffed both options and chose Brazil, though she briefly returned to inspect Scotland. A biologist suggested this may indicate a tough, physical game for Brazil.





Quick Facts
Who
Poty
What
predicted Brazil win over Scotland
When
2026-06-22
Where
Rio de Janeiro
- predicted Brazil win over Scotland
- sniffed both options before choosing Brazil
- briefly returned to inspect Scotland
- Brazil co-leads Group C with Morocco
- Brazil leads on goal difference
A black jaguar named Poty has emerged as a new animal oracle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forecasting a victory for Brazil over Scotland in their upcoming Group C match. The prediction was made on Monday at Rio de Janeiro's BioParque, where Poty participated in a lighthearted forecasting event in front of soccer fans and residents.
Placed before two enrichment boxes representing Brazil and Scotland, Poty sniffed both options before confidently selecting the Brazil box. However, she briefly returned to inspect the Scotland choice, a moment that BioParque biologist Caio de Souza Silva said should not be overlooked. “Maybe it indicates a tough game for us,” Silva noted. “Maybe it’s a win, but it could also be a more complicated match. Hopefully we don’t concede a goal, but it may suggest a more physical game for Brazil.”
The Group C clash between Brazil and Scotland is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Miami. Both teams are vying for advancement: Brazil co-leads the group with Morocco at four points each, though Brazil leads on goal difference. Scotland holds three points and could still advance regardless of the result. Morocco’s next opponent will be Haiti, which has yet to earn any points in the tournament.
While the jaguar’s forecast is mostly symbolic, it has added a layer of local flavor to the World Cup buildup in Brazil. Poty, a natural predator known for her strength and agility, has quickly captured the attention of fans and media alike as an unconventional predictor of match outcomes.
Why This Matters
This seemingly playful prediction from a jaguar taps into Brazil's deep soccer culture and the global appetite for quirky World Cup narratives. For readers, it highlights the symbolic buildup to the match and reminds fans that Brazil's path, despite being favored, may not be straightforward—as seen in the real group standings where Brazil leads on goal difference alone.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 22, 2026
WirePoty made the prediction at BioParque
Jun 23, 2026
WireAdditional coverage of the prediction published
Jun 24, 2026
WireBrazil vs Scotland match scheduled in Miami