A computer model predicts that England will win the 2026 World Cup, defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final. The model used advanced data to simulate the draw, qualifiers, and all 104 World Cup matches. The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The computer also forecasted three Arab teams reaching the Round of 16: Jordan and Morocco as group runners-up, and Egypt as one of the best third-placed teams. According to the predictions, Jordan will be eliminated with a 0-4 loss to eventual champions England, Spain will defeat Morocco 2-0, and Egypt will lose to Norway 1-3. Here are the model's predictions from the Round of 16 to the final: Round of 16: Croatia 0-0 Turkey (Croatia wins on penalties). France 2-0 Scotland. Mexico 0-2 Canada. Brazil 1-0 Iran. Netherlands 2-0 Austria. England 4-0 Jordan. Denmark 1-0 South Korea. Argentina 3-0 Switzerland. Spain 2-0 Morocco. Belgium 2-1 Uruguay. Senegal 1-1 Australia (Australia wins on penalties). Portugal 3-0 South Africa. Germany 2-1 Colombia. USA 1-2 Italy. Paraguay 2-0 Panama. Norway 3-1 Egypt. Quarter-finals: France 2-0 Brazil. Canada 0-3 Netherlands. Netherlands 2-2 England (England wins on penalties). Denmark 2-4 Argentina. Spain 2-0 Belgium. Australia 1-3 Portugal. Germany 2-1 Italy. Paraguay 1-2 Norway. Semi-finals: England 1-0 France. Portugal 2-0 Norway. Final: England 1-0 Portugal.
