Damn, what a tradition
by MelanchoLin in General
What the sources say
Key facts about Paraguay’s Mbappe effigy burning and the San Juan tradition are covered, but details about past targets rely on limited sources.
- Paraguayan fans burned an effigy named Mbappe after Paraguay lost to France at the 2026 World Cup. (Backed by sources: Knowyourmeme, Baomoi)
- Burning a person’s effigy considered the most hated or most controversial of the year is part of a traditional San Juan festival in Paraguay. (Backed by sources: Knowyourmeme, Baomoi)
- In previous years, other controversial figures like Doja Cat and a Paraguayan lawmaker connected to the Mbappe dispute were also burned in this tradition. (No source found: Knowyourmeme, Baomoi)
Sources it was checked against
- CĐV Paraguay đốt hình nộm Mbappe (VnExpress)
- Dictator Mbappé Set Aflame by Paraguayans (Knowyourmeme)
- Paraguay (Baomoi)
- Didier Deschamps feared Paraguay would 'chop down' ... (The Straits Times)
- Video: Mbappe dứt điểm lạnh lùng, tiễn Paraguay về nước (Tuoi Tre)
- Thủ môn Paraguay khó chịu vì Mbappe - Tạp chí Tri thức - Báo Mới (Baomoi)