The supercomputer of the Opta Analysts has predicted the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and it is the European Champions who have been backed to win the tournament. Spain has a 16.1% chance of winning the tournament meanwhile France are second with 13% and they are followed by Argentina and England. According to the predictions, Spain has a 25.6% chance of reaching the final, followed by France with a 21.2% chance of being the finalists. The excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its peak and the predictions regarding the tournament are just flooding from everywhere.

The football fans will be slightly disappointed to not see the names of Brazil and Portugal in the list as they were strongly considered to be the favourites as well. With many experts backing teams like Netherlands, the fans will be hopeful of seeing a fresh side winning the tournament. Spain has an excellent young squad with the phenomenal talent of Lamine Yamal and that could add to the excitement of the Spanish fans. The Spaniards will be a bit more hopeful of winning the title after 16 long years in the tournament.

Spain gears up for World Cup glory in North America

The first match of the FIFA World Cup will be played between South Africa and Mexico and the fans can’t take their eyes off the calendar. The friendlies that have been played between the nations have just added to the tensions with many of the favourites not performing as well as they would have expected. Spain displayed positive signs in today’s friendly against Peru as they dominated the game right from the first half. France, the side that was predicted to be the runners-up also have the potential to go all the way considering their immaculate squad depth in all areas.

Argentina has also been backed by the experts and the fans as they are the defending champions and Lionel Messi would be looking to guard the crown. Lionel Scaloni has implemented quite a few changes in the squad but the core of the side remains the same with their key players in action. On the other hand, England has been one of the most debated sides in the tournament with some of the big names missing out. Thomas Tuchel has been entrusted with a huge responsibility of bringing the cup home and the fans will back the German for his tactical moves with the side.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just days away from its beginning, the fans will be locked in for some exciting football action. Spain will fancy the odds of winning one more World Cup title and their hopes will be pinned on Lamine Yamal. It will be interesting to see who will come out on top of the game at the end of the tournament and fans will be gripped onto their seats.