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Did MS Dhoni predict the Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final 10 years ago? Old Instagram post goes viral

The Times Of India | July 17, 2026 9:39 AM CST

NEW DELHI: Argentina's thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal not only sent Lionel Messi 's side into another World Cup final but also brought back an old Instagram post by former India captain MS Dhoni .

Within minutes of Argentina's victory, Dhoni 's 2016 Instagram post went viral on social media, leaving fans amused.

<br/> Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Monday (July 20), with the defending champions aiming to retain the trophy. <br/> <br/> <br/> Dhoni's old Instagram post goes viral <br/> <br/> <br/> The viral post dates back to June 2016 during India's tour of Zimbabwe. In the picture, Dhoni can be seen playing PlayStation alongside Mandeep Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Axar Patel and Karun Nair. <br/> <br/> <br/> What caught fans' attention was the caption, which simply read: " Spain vs Argentina " <br/> <br/> <br/> With Argentina now set to meet Spain in the World Cup final, the post quickly resurfaced across social media, with many fans calling it a remarkable coincidence. <br/> <br/> <br/> Dhoni was India's captain when the picture was posted. <br/> <br/> <img src="https://shengbo-xjp.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/Upload/File/2026/07/17/0939431523.jpg"/>Dhoni watching India vs England <br/> <br/> <br/> Dhoni has been following India's ongoing white-ball tour of England from the stands. <br/> <br/> <br/> The legendary wicketkeeper-batter was spotted at Edgbaston in Birmingham during the first ODI, where he watched India's six-wicket victory. <br/> <br/> <br/> Argentina eye back-to-back World Cup titles <br/> <br/> <br/> Argentina sealed their place in the final after producing a dramatic comeback against England, with Lionel Messi providing assists for both goals. <br/> <br/> <br/> The defending champions will now take on Spain in the title clash, where they will attempt to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. <br/> <br/></span></p> <hr class="DividingLine"/> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="page-Title">READ NEXT</div> <div class="view-list"> <ul> <li> <a href="/Index/view/id/16448889.html"> <div class="view-list-title">HC sends Assam woman to foreigners tribunal for relief. 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