2018 FIFA World Cup Prediction France vs Croatia - HOW MANY SOCCER BALLS DOES IT TAKE ? (español)

Published on July 12, 2018
Duration: 13:10

This video uses a unique ballistic experiment to 'predict' the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia. By testing how different calibers penetrate soccer balls, the host determines a winner. The .45 ACP round was stopped by a ball designated for France, thus predicting their victory. The experiment also humorously highlights that soccer balls offer poor protection against bullets.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian predicted the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner by testing how firearms penetrate soccer balls. A .45 ACP round fired from a Glock 30 was stopped by a ball representing France, thus predicting their victory.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: World Cup Prediction Setup
  2. 01:54Experiment Goals Explained
  3. 04:009mm Ballistic Test: Glock 17
  4. 09:06.22 LR Ballistic Test: Walther P22
  5. 10:24.45 ACP Ballistic Test: Glock 30
  6. 11:48Conclusion & Safety Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Edwin Sarkissian predict the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner?

Edwin Sarkissian predicted the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner by conducting a ballistic experiment. He tested how different caliber bullets penetrated soccer balls, with the ball that stopped a specific round determining the predicted winner.

What firearms were used in the soccer ball ballistic test?

The video featured a custom Glock 17 firing 9mm FMJ, a Walther P22 firing .22 LR, and a Glock 30 firing .45 ACP Hornady hollow point ammunition during the soccer ball penetration tests.

What was the outcome of the .45 ACP test with soccer balls?

During the .45 ACP test, a Hornady hollow point round fired from a Glock 30 was successfully stopped by a soccer ball designated for France, leading to the prediction that France would win the World Cup.

Are soccer balls effective for protection against bullets?

No, the experiment demonstrated that soccer balls are extremely poor protection against bullets. Even smaller calibers penetrated multiple balls, and larger calibers were stopped, but not in a way that suggests safety.

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