Mick Jagger's 'curse' ends as England reaches World Cup semi‑final

Mick Jagger attended the England‑Norway quarter‑final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 11 July 2026. England won 2‑1 after extra‑time, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals, and moved on to face Argentina in the semi‑final. Jagger’s presence revived the long‑standing superstition that the Rolling Stones frontman brings bad luck – the “Mick Jagger curse” that dates back to the 2010 World Cup, when teams he supported were eliminated. Social‑media users flooded the internet with memes and jokes about the “maldição”. Luciana Gimenez defended her former partner, writing “Acabou a piada agora?” and calling the jokes “bullying”. Other outlets noted Jagger celebrated with his son Lucas Jagger, and that rock legends Ronnie Wood also joined the celebration in the stadium. The victory marked the first knockout‑stage win for a team Jagger backed while he was in the stands, effectively ending the myth. The story was covered across Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, Albanian and international media, each highlighting the break of the superstition and the viral reaction online.