Expert lip reader ‘reveals’ couple’s World Cup argument that had people urging woman to file for divorce

Ever since a couple's argument was broadcast live on TV during the World Cup, people have been desperate to know what was said, and now a lip reader is here to help out.

Having a disagreement with your partner is hardly uncommon, but the last thing you want is for your domestic to be broadcast to everyone across the world.

That's exactly what happened with one couple though, after their argument was filmed during a World Cup match between South Africa and South Korea.

The clip began with a woman confronting a man to put his phone away as she waved flags in support of her nation, South Africa.

The woman appeared visibly upset with her partner, though the man decided to dig himself an even bigger hole by feeding his last bit of food to another woman who is next to him.

Many flocked to social media to discuss the viral moment, including one X user who suggested that the woman should 'file for divorce'.

“Mood went from 100 to 0 in a split second,” another posted, while another quipped: "I could feel her heart sink into her stomach, because I’m also a woman."

Some people have questioned what was said between the couple at the June 24 match, and thankfully, we have lip reader Nicola Hickling on hand to share her expertise.

Speaking to the Daily Mail in partnership with Covers, Hickling claimed the man said: "There is nothing to see. The lads took pictures and sent them."

The woman is then said to have asked: "Why are you looking?" which led to the man allegedly replying: "I'm not looking at other women."

An extremely awkward interaction followed, before the man continued: "Maybe this is why I don't mention things."

"That's enough," the woman replied. The lip reader claims the man told his other half to 'shut up', before the woman hit back once more, saying: "I am sick of you always arguing."

Of course, it's not possible to be sure of what was said between the couple, though if there is some truth to Hickling's claims, it was certainly a big domestic.

While that may have put a dampener on things for the couple, their team, South Africa, did win the match 1-0 and booked their place in the World Cup knockouts for the first time.

What did Trump say to the Spanish team?

After yesterday's final (July 19), Trump congratulated each of the Spanish players on their win.

But according to Hickling, they didn't get a personalized message, with Trump saying the same thing to each player.

She says he told each of them: "You are a champ," before adding: "Amazing player."

It's not the most inspired way to congratulate World Cup champions, but with Spain enjoying their first World Cup victory in 16 years, and their second win ever at the championship, I doubt they particularly cared.

Where is the next World Cup?

Morocco, Portugal and defending champions Spain will co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, marking the football tournament’s 100th anniversary.

It’s set to run from June 8 2030 to July 21 2030, making it the longest World Cup in history at 44 days.

FIFA also announced that three separate matches will take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, as a tribute to the first-ever World Cup back in 1930.

All six host nations will automatically qualify, which means we'll definitely be seeing Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in at least the group stages.

In Spain, matches will take place in Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas, Madrid, San Sebastian, Seville, Valencia, Vigo and Zaragoza.

In Portugal, stadiums in Lisbon and Porto have been earmarked, while the games in Morocco will be played in Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh, Rabat and Tangier.

Plus the three special opening centenary games will be played at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina; the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay; and the Estadio Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb in Asuncion, Paraguay.