Opta's Crystal Ball Picks Spain as 2026 World Cup Champion
2 April 2026
World Cup 2026: Early Predictions
Opta's computer prediction shocks Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappe.
Only 70 days remain until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, with 48 nations participating for the first time.
After the qualified teams were known, the Opta supercomputer distributed its predictions.
Marca reports that Opta projects Spain to win in 2026, at about 15.83%.
Next come France with 12.77%, aiming for a third consecutive final.
After Spain and France, England and Argentina each hold more than 10%.
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, sits at 6.92% for a first world title.
Brazil and Germany fall outside the top five, ranking sixth and seventh.
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Punchline 1: If Opta is right, I’ll finally stop pretending my picks are random. Punchline 2: The trophy just wants a data plan to travel.
