Global esoteric battle erupts around World Cup 2026

A wave of spiritual countermeasures has swept across multiple continents as fans and shamans respond to the declarations of Ghanaian self-proclaimed witch Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who has targeted several national teams during the 2026 World Cup.

Colombian fans climb Monserrate

Over 100 Colombian fans, accompanied by a self-styled shaman, ascended Bogotá's Monserrate hill on July 2 to pray for their team's victory against Ghana and counteract Bonsam's alleged spells Source: Infobae. The climb, organized on social media, aimed to neutralize the spiritual influence Bonsam claimed to exert over the match Source: El País.

Bonsam's predictions and targets

Bonsam has made headlines for his predictions: he stated that Portugal will win the World Cup and that Argentina will be eliminated by Cape Verde Source: Heraldo de México. He also claimed to have worked against Harry Kane before England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, a statement that went viral Source: La Voz.

Peruvian shamans and Argentine 'witches'

Peruvian shamans performed a televised ritual to 'cleanse' Harry Kane of Bonsam's curse Source: Excélsior. Meanwhile, Argentine fans mobilized on social media, invoking saints and self-proclaimed witches to protect Lionel Messi and the national team from Bonsam's influence Source: La Voz.

Context and skepticism

While Bonsam's claims have sparked widespread reaction, Ghanaian journalists note that many view him as a media figure rather than a genuine spiritual threat Source: El Colombiano. The events highlight how folklore and superstition mix with World Cup fervor across cultures.