A beagle named Whisky, employed by BurdaForward for nearly two years, is gaining attention for her ability to predict the outcomes of German national football team matches. Whisky’s predictions focus on games for the 2026 World Cup. She has specifically forecasted a German win against Ecuador in a future match. The company utilizes Whisky’s apparent football knowledge as a novel promotional tactic. This is not the first instance of animal-based predictions being used for entertainment purposes surrounding major sporting events. Whisky’s forecasting has generated interest within BurdaForward and among followers of the team. The accuracy of her predictions remains to be seen as the 2026 World Cup approaches.