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"The oracle shark "Ritinha," from the Rio de Janeiro aquarium, predicted on Wednesday a victory for Brazil over Morocco in their debut at the 2026 World Cup. The choice marked the start of a special attraction at the venue dedicated to predicting the tournament's matches. The specimen was presented with two cans of food identified with the flags of both teams, and it chose the one of the five-time world champions in front of the attendees. Lucas Agricola, who plays Pele in the Netflix series 'Brasil 70,' agreed with Ritinha's choice. "I'm going to say Brazil. I think we not only need to fit the pieces together, but we also won six to two, and that was good to give confidence [the prediction]. So I'm going to say Brazil," and he added: "I hope the team brings us success." The aquarium held the same show four years ago, but with an octopus. According to the organizers, the initiative has educational and recreational purposes, aiming to attract visitors and promote awareness about marine animal conservation. Although the exercise has no scientific basis, it follows a long tradition of animal oracles used during major sporting events worldwide, including everything from penguins to sea lions. The 2026 World Cup will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Brazil will arrive at the tournament with the expectation of winning their sixth World Cup and ending a 24-year drought without this title since their triumph in South Korea and Japan in 2002."
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