Broncos advance in simulated World Cup-style NFL season format
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
In a recent simulation of the upcoming NFL season conducted in a World Cup format, the Denver Broncos were placed in Group D, alongside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. The Broncos finished group play with a 3-0 record, achieving narrow victories against the Buccaneers and Vikings, followed by a decisive win over the Dolphins. Advancing to the Round of 16, the Broncos are predicted to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 19-17, before facing elimination at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals in the quarterfinals, with a final score of 34-30. The simulation reflects the potential competitiveness of the Broncos in the actual season ahead.
- •Broncos finish group play with a 3-0 record.
- •Predicted to beat the 49ers, 19-17, in Round of 16.
- •Eliminated by the Bengals in the quarterfinals, 34-30.
- •Group included Buccaneers, Vikings, and Dolphins.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — How would Broncos finish if upcoming season was done World Cup style?
"The 2026 NFL season is simulated in the format of the World Cup.
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