Supercomputer predicts Spain as favorite for World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Spain emerges as the favorite according to a supercomputer simulation. Opta's analysis suggests Spain has a 16.1% chance of winning after simulating the tournament 25,000 times. Argentina, the defending champions led by Lionel Messi, follows with a 10.4% chance. Historical performance favors nations with prior World Cup wins, as seven former champions collectively hold a 64.1% probability of success. The tournament features 48 teams competing for the title, with the kickoff less than a month away.
- •Opta supercomputer ranks Spain as 1st with 16.1% win probability
- •Argentina is 2nd with a 10.4% chance
- •Only Brazil and Germany exceed 5% win probability
- •Tournament will feature 48 teams competing for World Cup
- •Kickoff set for next month
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: supercomputer backs Spain, former stars favour Argentina
"A member of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning team and the Italian defender who scored in the 2006 final shared their expectations with Euronews
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