Khon Kaen Zoo white lion predicts 2026 World Cup results

Khaosod•Society•3d ago

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A white lion named Chao Boy at Khon Kaen Zoo predicted Spain as the 2026 World Cup champion and France as the third-place finisher.

•Chao Boy, a male white lion at Khon Kaen Zoo, predicted the 2026 World Cup results by choosing flags associated with pork meat.
•The predictions identified Spain as the winner of the final against Argentina and France as the third-place winner against England.
•The activity was conducted to promote animal health, reduce stress, and encourage natural behavior.

•Khon Kaen Zoo organized a 2026 World Cup prediction activity featuring a male white lion named Chao Boy.
•Tipawadee Kittikhun, Director of Khon Kaen Zoo, used pork meat tied to national flags to let Chao Boy make selections based on a 2-out-of-3 decision method.
•On July 17, 2026, the prediction process began for the final match between Spain and Argentina.
•Chao Boy predicted France would take third place in the match against England scheduled for July 18, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA.
•Chao Boy predicted Spain would win the championship in the final against Argentina scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
•The Director of Khon Kaen Zoo stated that Chao Boy previously had a 100% accuracy rate in predicting the semi-final matches.
•The activity was organized for education, animal welfare promotion, and to create tourism attraction.
•Khon Kaen Zoo remains open daily from 08.30–16.30 for tourists to visit animals and participate in feeding activities.

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Khon Kaen Zoo(สวนสัตว์ขอนแก่น)

An organization that held a 2026 World Cup prediction activity with a white lion to promote tourism and animal welfare.

Chao Boy(เจ้าบอย)

A male white lion at Khon Kaen Zoo used to predict World Cup results.

Tipawadee Kittikhun(ทิพาวดี กิตติคุณ)

The Director of Khon Kaen Zoo who managed the prediction activity for Chao Boy.

Hard Rock Stadium(ฮาร์ดร็อก สเตเดียม)ℹ️

A stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, where the third-place match is scheduled.

MetLife Stadium(เมตไลฟ์ สเตเดียม)ℹ️

A stadium in New Jersey, USA, where the final match is scheduled.