Peruvian Shamanic Rituals Invoke Messi Ahead of World Cup Final

In Lima, near the Estadio Nacional, a group of Peruvian and Bolivian shamans performed a purification ceremony aimed at protecting the footballers playing in the upcoming World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The ritual used traditional elements such as coca leaves, flowers, rosemary, and a black guinea pig, which was offered to absorb negative energies, with a special focus on Argentine captain Lionel Messi.

Practitioners also displayed images of both finalists, Argentina and Spain, and offered chants and incense. One seer predicted an Argentine comeback after an early Spanish lead, while another shaman foreseeing a Spanish victory offered a separate tarot reading. The ceremony illustrates the blend of Andean spiritual practices with contemporary sports fandom.