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Published 15:43 14 Jul 2026 GMT
People are convinced they know what caused viral World Cup moment that left the internet telling woman to file for divorce immediately
A seemingly awkward exchange between a couple during the 2026 World Cup has gone viral, with millions of viewers convinced they've worked out what sparked the tense moment.
The incident unfolded during South Africa's World Cup clash with South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, after television cameras focused on three supporters dressed in South African colors and enthusiastically waving flags in the stands.
At first, the trio appeared to be enjoying the match, but the mood quickly changed when the man in the group pulled out his phone.
The incident that went viral
One of the women, believed by many online to be his partner, looked over at the screen before appearing visibly upset.
It remains unclear whether she was frustrated that he was using his phone during the game or whether she saw something on the display that caught her attention.
The pair appeared to exchange words, prompting the man to put his phone away.
Moments later, however, he seemed to become irritated himself as the conversation continued.
The woman eventually sat down, seemingly attempting to end the discussion, but the man continued talking.
At one point, he leaned down toward her and said something that left her frowning and staring straight ahead.
Almost immediately afterwards, the atmosphere shifted again as the man began dancing in his seat while eating a snack, even offering some to the other woman sitting beside him.
The clip quickly exploded across social media, with viewers drawing comparisons to last year's infamous Coldplay "kiss cam" scandal and inventing countless theories about what had happened.
Social media has its say
Many users urged the woman to end the relationship altogether.
"How can I file a divorce for someone else?" one person joked on X.
Another wrote: "I could feel her heart sink into her stomach, because I'm also a woman."
Others believed the phone itself held the answer.
"'WhatsApp message k*lled the vibe,'" one viewer speculated, before adding: "Mistress saw him on TV and was like 'I see you baby.'"
Not everyone believed another woman was involved.
Some suggested the man may simply have been placing bets on the match using his phone.
Meanwhile, other viewers focused on the group dynamic, arguing the couple may not actually have been together at all.
Some claimed the man and the woman involved in the disagreement looked more like siblings, while others suggested he was instead dating the woman he later shared his snack with.
The television cameraman also became part of the online conversation, with many questioning why the trio remained on screen for so long.
"The cameraman is nosey af," one viewer commented.
Another joked: "Imagine you are overseas and you are stuck in this situation."
A third added: "Must be the same Coldplay cameraman."
The incident inevitably drew comparisons to the viral Coldplay concert controversy in July 2025 involving former Astronomer executives Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron.
The pair made headlines after appearing together on the venue's "kiss cam" before quickly trying to hide from the cameras to conceal their affair.
