A Supercomputer Has Predicted the 2026 World Cup Winner

Only 16 teams remain at the 2026 World Cup, and the latest Opta calculations have produced a clear favourite. Results from the round of 32 have strengthened one contender while narrowing the path for several traditional powers.

The model does not guarantee a champion. It estimates how often each country wins when the remaining tournament is simulated thousands of times using betting-market probabilities and Opta Power Rankings based on recent and historical performance.