Martina Méndez had it all planned out: Argentina as champions, $33 million in her pocket, and a home of her own for herself, her partner, and her one-year-old baby. She put the full limit of her credit card, about $15 million pesos, on a bet on the 2026 World Cup final. Part of that blind confidence, she said herself, came from tarot readers she followed on social media who assured Argentina would win back-to-back titles. 🔮
Spain won 1-0. The dream of owning a home turned into a huge debt that was not even from saved money, but borrowed money. Without beating around the bush, Martina recorded a video asking 15,000 people to transfer her $1,000 each so she could pay what she owed.
The criticism was quick to come: many accused her of being irresponsible, while others outright doubted that the story was real. Meanwhile, she is still waiting for those transfers. ⚽💔
#GRUPO33 🎙️ VIRAL
A TikToker said she bet $15 million on Argentina with a credit card in the World Cup final and is now asking for help to deal with the debt. She said she trusted tarot readers’ predictions. #Viral #Argentina #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/mH7YIZe3p7
— treintaytres (@GRUPOTRESTRES) July 30, 2026