A two-year-old Highland cow named Senga has drawn attention for her unconventional predictions regarding Scotland’s performance in the ongoing World Cup in the United States. The bovine, residing at Kitchen Coos and Ewes farm in southwestern Scotland, has correctly anticipated some of Scotland’s outcomes so far, including their victory over Haiti and identifying John McGinn as the team’s leading scorer before his decisive goal.

Ahead of Scotland’s upcoming group stage match against Morocco in Boston, Senga was presented with buckets of feed labeled with possible match results. The cow reportedly selected a draw for the Morocco game and predicted a loss against Brazil in a subsequent match. Scotland currently requires just one point from their remaining fixtures to virtually secure a spot in the last 32, thanks to the tournament’s format allowing some third-place teams to advance.

Neale McQuistin, who oversees Senga at the farm in Dumfries and Galloway (also identified as Wigtownshire in some reports), expressed surprise at the cow’s apparent predictive abilities. He suggested that if Senga’s forecast of four points from the group stage holds true, supporters—known as the Tartan Army—should embrace optimism about Scotland’s prospects in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Alex Apati of the betting firm Ladbrokes noted a rising interest in wagers related to Scotland’s progression and England’s potential early exit, especially via penalty shootout. Apati speculated that if Scotland advances further than England, Senga could be humorously honored as an official member of the Tartan Army, the nickname for Scotland’s football supporters.

This World Cup marks Scotland’s first appearance since 1998, and their fans have been prominent at U.S. venues, contributing to a lively atmosphere surrounding the team’s campaign. While Senga’s role remains light-hearted, her accurate picks so far have captured media and public imagination, symbolizing a unique blend of sport and local culture as Scotland pursues a historic run in the tournament.