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VTuber Essie Retires
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Background
Essie, an independent VTuber, became a viral figure during the World Cup knockout stages after fans noticed that several teams she publicly supported were eliminated soon after.
The streak appeared to be broken when Essie backed France in their quarterfinal against Morocco, but the curse allegedly returned when she supported France again against Spain, resulting in a 2-0 semifinal defeat.
The timeline
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Twitch UK & Ireland Asks Essie to Support Argentina
The official Twitch UK & Ireland account reportedly asked Essie to support Argentina instead of England in their semifinal match, but she allegedly declined and posted a picture of herself in an England jersey.[1108]
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Essie Posts England Support
Essie reportedly posted a picture of herself in an England jersey, writing 'england..... england please...... please england.....', before the semifinal match against Argentina.[1108]
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England Loses to Argentina
England reportedly lost to Argentina 2-1 in the semifinal match, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring in stoppage time.[1108]
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Essie Announces Retirement
Essie reportedly announced her retirement from making World Cup predictions, stating that 'there will be no jersey worn' on Sunday and that she had to 'put them down'.[1108]
Frequently asked
What is the 'Essie Curse'?
The 'Essie Curse' refers to the alleged phenomenon where teams supported by VTuber Essie are eliminated from the World Cup soon after.
Why did Essie retire from World Cup predictions?
Essie retired from making World Cup predictions after her supported teams, including England, lost, citing her alleged 'curse' as the reason.
Will Essie make one last World Cup prediction?
It is unclear if Essie will make one last World Cup prediction before the tournament ends, but she has stated that she will not participate in the final.
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GenZHype. “VTuber Essie Retires.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/vtuber-essie-retires/.