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Angel Di Maria Declines Attendance at 2026 World Cup Final to Avoid Jinxing Argentina
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 17, 2026
What happened
Angel Di Maria confirmed he will not attend the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey to avoid jinxing Argentina, choosing to watch from home while continuing to support the team. Other Argentine World Cup champions may participate in the trophy ceremony.
- 01Angel Di Maria will not attend the 2026 World Cup final in the US to avoid bringing bad luck.
- 02He prefers to watch the Argentina vs. Spain match from home.
- 03Di Maria continues to support the Argentine team despite his retirement.
- 04He expressed pride in the younger generation reaching the final again.
- 05Other Argentine World Cup heroes like Mario Kempes and Oscar Ruggeri may attend the trophy ceremony.
- 06No official confirmations have been made about other former players' attendance.
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