'The Simpsons' May Have Predicted the World Cup Soccer Finale | THR News

'The Simpsons' May Have Predicted the World Cup Soccer Finale | THR News

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The video explores The Simpsons' uncanny ability to predict future events, focusing on an episode that seemingly foretold a World Cup final between Mexico and Portugal. The episode, titled 'The Cartridge Family,' has sparked discussions due to its potential connection to the 2018 World Cup and a scandal involving the Mexican team. Betting odds have shifted significantly, with some gamblers placing large bets on this unlikely final. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts and predictions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the notable predictions made by The Simpsons?

The discovery of water on Mars

The invention of the smartphone

Fox being bought by Disney

The fall of the Berlin Wall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event led viewers to believe the Simpsons episode was about the 2018 World Cup?

A new prediction by The Simpsons

A new Simpsons episode aired

A scandal involving the Mexican team

A change in World Cup rules

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How could Mexico and Portugal potentially meet in the World Cup final?

By winning all their group matches

By Mexico topping its group and Portugal finishing second

By both teams finishing second in their groups

By both teams losing their group matches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial betting odds for a Mexico-Portugal final?

33 to 11

50 to 1

500 to 1

100 to 1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential financial impact on bookmakers if Mexico and Portugal reach the final?

They would break even

They would face significant losses

They would make a small profit

They would gain new customers