Conor McGregor Places $100,000 Bet on Argentina to Win World Cup

Conor McGregor has placed a $100,000 bet on Argentina to win the World Cup, citing a 2021 tweet that predicted the same outcome. The former UFC champion believes in the accuracy of the prediction and is backing Argentina to secure a 3-2 win over Spain.

What happened?

Conor McGregor revealed his World Cup pick ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. The former dual-weight UFC champion thinks he knows who'll win and by what score after stumbling across a tweet from 2021.

Why it matters for Conor McGregor

The tweet, which was posted five years ago, predicted that Argentina and Spain would be in the World Cup final and that the score would be 3-2. McGregor believes in the accuracy of the prediction and is backing Argentina to secure the win. This move comes after McGregor suffered a devastating knee injury seconds into his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329.

What comes next?

McGregor will be hoping that his bet pays off, and Argentina secures the win. The World Cup final is set to take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.