Essie World Cup Curse

Fans couldn't resist the absurdity of blaming Essie's support for their favorite teams' unexpected defeats, creating a mix of humor and frustration that everyone could relate to during the World Cup.

A hilarious meme claiming that any national soccer team supported by VTuber Essie is doomed to lose.

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ITS OK, PORTUGAL HAS THIS LETS GO PORTUGALLL.

— Essie tweeted this on July 6, 2026, right before Portugal's match, which they subsequently lost, fueling the curse meme.

Fans jokingly reference the curse by declaring their support for teams while tagging Essie, often saying things like, 'Please don’t support my team, we can’t take the curse!' It's a playful way to cope with the stress of the tournament.

The Essie World Cup Curse kicked off during the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when VTuber Essie (@essie_ch) publicly supported several teams, all of which subsequently lost. This sparked a wave of jokes about her 'curse' across platforms like X / Twitter and Reddit, as fans tracked her predictions and urged her to avoid backing their teams.

1. 2026-07Essie supports Portugal on Twitter, leading to their loss, which sparks the curse meme.Ver TikTok original↗

The meme exploded on X / Twitter after Essie's support for teams like Portugal and the USA led to their shocking losses, with her posts racking up millions of views and likes. It quickly spread to Reddit and Instagram, where fans shared their own takes on the curse.