Opta Predicts Spain to Win 2026 World Cup

Opta's supercomputer has predicted that Spain will emerge as the winner of the 2026 World Cup, assigning them a 16% chance of victory. The current European champions, under the management of Luis de la Fuente, are placed in Group H alongside Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.

France is projected to finish in second place with a 12.9% chance of winning, while England is expected to secure third place with a 10.8% chance. This World Cup is set to kick off on Thursday night in Mexico, which is co-hosting the tournament alongside South Africa.

The predictions reflect the supercomputer's analysis of team performances and statistics leading up to the tournament.