Euro Cup 2024: Orangutan oracle says Netherlands to beat England

DORTMUND: As the Euro 2024 teams make their way to the semi-finals, German orangutan Walter predicted on Sunday (July 7) the Netherlands as winners of their upcoming match against England.

“It was quite clear,” Marcel Stawinoga, spokesperson of Dortmund Zoo, told Reuters.

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Given a choice between two identical bags hanging from a rope, Walter decisively chose the one carrying the flag of the Netherlands. He even stayed with it, despite having some difficulties opening and accessing its contents. Only after that, Walter also removed the England bag from the rope, which “leaves room for interpretation”, Stawinoga said.

Previously, Walter predicted the end for the German national team, which was proven to be right on Friday (July 5), as the Euro 2024 hosts lost 2-1 against Spain.

“Walter was doing well (at) his job as an oracle. All his decisions were coming true,” Stawinoga said, adding: “Walter, as an oracle, can’t be wrong anyway. So, if something isn’t interpreted correctly, then it’s up to me how I interpret his oracle’s words.”

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On Saturday (July 6), the Netherlands won 2-1 against Turkey while England defeated Switzerland 5-3 in a penalty shootout after drawing 1-1. The sides will meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday (July 10) in orangutan Walter’s city of residence, Dortmund.