MADRID: Spain’s victory over France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final has sparked a lighthearted social media trend after posts claimed the team’s pre-match meal included Iranian kebab, with users jokingly calling it the side’s “secret recipe” for success.
The online discussion gained momentum after the Iranian Embassy shared a video showing members of the Spanish team enjoying Iranian cuisine before the match. There is no official evidence linking the meal to Spain’s performance, and the claims have circulated primarily as social media humor.
Embassy Video Draws Attention Online
According to posts shared by the Iranian Embassy on X, Spanish players were seen eating Iranian kebab before their semi-final against France.
In a humorous caption accompanying the video, the embassy suggested that Spain’s impressive display and qualification for the FIFA World Cup final followed the flavorful pre-match meal.
Fans Turn the Meal Into a Viral Trend
The embassy’s post quickly attracted attention, with football fans sharing memes and joking that Iranian kebab was Spain’s “secret ingredient” for defeating France.
No official statement from the Spanish national team has connected the meal to the team’s victory, and the suggestion remains part of a broader social media conversation.
Another Viral World Cup Prediction
Separately, an old post on X has also resurfaced online, with users sharing a prediction made five years ago that forecast Argentina defeating Spain in the FIFA World Cup final.
The prediction has gained attention following Spain’s qualification, although it remains an unverified social media post rather than an official forecast.
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