A unusual superstition has emerged in relation to the 2026 World Cup. It involves a statue of Rocky Balboa in Filadelfia. The statue has become a focal point of a viral phenomenon.

People are hesitant to dress the statue in the jersey of their national team. Further details about this story are available from La Opinión. The source reports on the reluctance of individuals to participate in this activity, sparking a "maldición" or curse related to the World Cup.