🏆 June 11 – July 19, 2026 · USA / Canada / Mexico

World Cup logoWorld Cup 2026 AI Predictions & Betting Analysis

The first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup arrives in North America. Our AI model analyzes every group, every match, and every knockout scenario to deliver data-driven predictions for the biggest tournament in football history.

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48

Teams

104

Matches

12

Groups

16

Host Cities

Who Will Win World Cup 2026?

AI Probability Rankings

1
ESSpain
17%
2
FRFrance
14%
3
GBEngland
13%
4
BRBrazil
11%
5
ARArgentina
11%
6
DEGermany
8%
7
PTPortugal
6%
8
NLNetherlands
5%
9
USUSAHOST
4%
10
HRCroatia
3%
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Featured Group Match

🏆 OPENING MATCH · June 11, 2026
MXMexico
vs
South AfricaZA

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City · 2:00 PM ET

55%
25%
20%
Mexico WinDrawSouth Africa Win

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Mexico have the home crowd and tournament pedigree. South Africa look to repeat their 2010 heroics.

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World Cup logoWorld Cup Match Predictions

72 Matches · 72 Predictions

Group Stage Predictions

12 groups of 4 teams — Top 2 + 8 best third-placed teams advance

GROUP A
ARArgentina
93%
DZAlgeria
40%
ATAustria
48%
JOJordan
12%
Predicted Winner: Argentina
GROUP B
BEBelgium
85%
EGEgypt
42%
IRIran
28%
NZNew Zealand
12%
Predicted Winner: Belgium
GROUP C
ESSpain
95%
UYUruguay
65%
SASaudi Arabia
18%
CVCabo Verde
8%
Predicted Winner: Spain
GROUP D
FRFrance
90%
NONorway
48%
SNSenegal
42%
IQIraq
10%
Predicted Winner: France
GROUP E
DEGermany
88%
ECEcuador
45%
CIIvory Coast
35%
CWCuraçao
8%
Predicted Winner: Germany
GROUP F
GBEngland
90%
HRCroatia
62%
PAPanama
15%
GHGhana
22%
Predicted Winner: England
GROUP G
NLNetherlands
85%
JPJapan
58%
SESweden
38%
TNTunisia
18%
Predicted Winner: Netherlands
GROUP H
BRBrazil
92%
MAMorocco
55%
GBScotland
30%
HTHaiti
8%
Predicted Winner: Brazil
GROUP I
USUSA
85%
TRTürkiye
48%
PYParaguay
38%
AUAustralia
32%
Predicted Winner: USA
GROUP J
MXMexico
70%
CZCzech Republic
42%
KRSouth Korea
52%
ZASouth Africa
28%
Predicted Winner: Mexico
GROUP K
CHSwitzerland
72%
CACanada
55%
BABosnia & Herzegovina
38%
QAQatar
20%
Predicted Winner: Switzerland
GROUP L
PTPortugal
85%
COColombia
60%
UZUzbekistan
15%
CDDR Congo
18%
Predicted Winner: Portugal

Tournament Schedule

PhaseDatesMatches
Group StageJune 11 – 2848
Round of 32June 29 – July 216
Round of 16July 3 – 68
Quarter-finalsJuly 9 – 104
Semi-finalsJuly 13 – 142
Third PlaceJuly 181
FinalJuly 191

Host Cities

USUnited States

New York/New JerseyLos AngelesDallasSan FranciscoMiamiAtlantaSeattleHoustonPhiladelphiaKansas CityBoston

CACanada

TorontoVancouver

MXMexico

Mexico CityGuadalajaraMonterrey

Key Tournament Info

🔄

New Format

The first 48-team World Cup with 12 groups of 4 and a new Round of 32 knockout stage.

🏠

Home Advantage

Three host nations across North America give USA, Canada, and Mexico a measurable edge.

🌍

Global Coverage

16 host cities across 3 countries spanning multiple time zones and climates.

📊

104 Match Predictions

AI-powered probabilities with 18 markets per match including player props, corners, cards, and more.

Individual Award Predictions

AI-predicted frontrunners for the tournament's top individual awards

🥾 Golden Boot

Top Goalscorer

1Kylian Mbappé
16%
2Erling Haaland
14%
3Vinicius Jr.
10%
4Harry Kane
8%
5Lamine Yamal
7%

🏅 Golden Ball

Best Player

1Kylian Mbappé
18%
2Jude Bellingham
15%
3Vinicius Jr.
13%
4Lamine Yamal
10%
5Pedri
7%

🧤 Golden Glove

Best Goalkeeper

1Thibaut Courtois
18%
2Alisson Becker
15%
3Mike Maignan
13%
4Emiliano Martínez
11%
5Jordan Pickford
9%

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?+
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 cities. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?+
The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, expanded from the previous 32-team format. Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group and 8 best third-placed teams advancing to a 32-team knockout round.
Who are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup?+
According to our AI model, Spain (17%), France (14%), and England (13%) are the top three favorites as of April 2026. Brazil and Argentina are close behind at 11% each. The USA benefits from home advantage with a 4% win probability.
How does the new 48-team format work?+
The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams from each group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to a new Round of 32 knockout stage, followed by the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
Does the USA have home advantage?+
Yes. Historically, host nations outperform their FIFA ranking at World Cups. The USA will benefit from familiar stadiums, fan support, reduced travel fatigue, and favorable time zones. Our model gives the USA a 4% win probability — higher than their ranking alone would suggest.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup?+
There are 104 matches in total: 48 group stage matches, 16 Round of 32 matches, 8 Round of 16 matches, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, a third-place playoff, and the final.
How does your AI prediction model work?+
Our model combines historical World Cup data, current FIFA rankings, team form, player-level metrics, and venue-specific factors. We predict 18 markets per match including 1X2, corners, cards, shots, clean sheets, and more. For 2026, the model also accounts for the expanded format and host-nation effects across three countries.
When will group stage predictions be available?+
Full group-by-group predictions with match-level probabilities will be published as we approach the tournament. Early outright probabilities and group winner predictions are available now and updated regularly.

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