It was only a matter of time until Paul the octopus became viral in 2010 after accurately “predicting” the outcomes of eight consecutive World Cup games.
During the 2014 competition, a variety of entities, ranging from mysterious camels to enigmatic mongooses, surfaced with differing degrees of precision. A mere four years later, yet another oracle octopus surfaced, this time claiming to be Paul’s heir apparent.
Japan advanced to the round of 16, where they faced the formidable Belgium team. Despite the overwhelming odds against them, supporters were optimistic about their chances of victory because Rabio had tipped them to win the group.
Japan was ahead 2-0 with 20 minutes remaining and potentially about to record one of their largest victories in the history of international football, but three late goals from Belgium doomed them to a painful 3-2 loss.
Japan advanced to the round of 16, where they faced the formidable Belgium team. Despite the overwhelming odds against them, supporters were optimistic about their chances of victory because Rabio had tipped them to win the group.
Japan was ahead 2-0 with 20 minutes remaining and potentially about to record one of their largest victories in the history of international football, but three late
goals from Belgium doomed them to a painful 3-2 loss.
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