Sochi 'oracle' otter sees Russian loss to Uruguay, German comeback


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018

Harry, an oracle otter, sniffs a ball labelled with FIFA World Cup teams signs at the Zoo in Sochi, Russia, June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Evgeny Reutov

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia's phenomenal run in the World Cup is about to take a hit -- at least if you believe in Harry, a so-called "oracle" otter in Sochi who correctly forecast the hosts' first two victories in the tournament.

After trouncing Saudi Arabia 5-0 and then beating Egypt 3-1, Group A leaders Russia will lose to South American powerhouse Uruguay on Monday, Harry was interpreted as predicting.

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