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Various models predict the World Cup—universally favoring Spain, unable to forecast upsets

It must be admitted that AI development is truly progressing by leaps and bounds; two years ago it was just a concept, now it has entered our daily lives. Even World Cup predictions have moved away from the blind guessing of “betting against the hot favorites, villas by the sea,” and instead adopted a “scientific” prediction approach using multiple models. Today, let’s take a look at various models’ predictions for this World Cup:

1. Authoritative championship probabilities and popular teams

According to multiple authoritative data models and AI analysis, Spain is generally regarded as the top favorite to win this World Cup. Opta’s supercomputer predicts its winning probability at 16.1%, while Goldman Sachs’s model even estimates it at as high as 26%. Following closely are France (probability 13%-19%) and the defending champion Argentina (probability 10.4%-14%), forming the first tier together. Additionally, EA Sports’ FC26 game, through hundreds of simulations, also predicts Spain will secure its second World Cup title in history.

Other traditional powerhouses like England, Brazil, Portugal, and Germany are in the second tier, with winning probabilities ranging from 3% to 11%. Notably, Norway (probability 3.5%) is viewed as the most promising dark horse, mainly thanks to the front-line duo of Haaland and Ødegaard. Morocco is also consistently favored by multiple AI models, which believe it could replicate the performance of the surprise semifinalist from the last World Cup.

2. Prediction methods and sources of information

Current World Cup predictions mainly rely on the following methods, each with its focus:

Data models and supercomputers: such as Opta and Goldman Sachs models, which are based on massive amounts of historical match data (like Elo ratings), recent team form, player strength, and other quantitative indicators, using tens of thousands of Monte Carlo simulations to derive probabilities.

AI large models analysis: including GPT-4, Claude, DeepSeek, etc., which, based on integrating traditional data, also attempt to incorporate psychological factors, geographical conditions (such as high-altitude effects), and other variables into their analysis.

Game simulations and historical experience: for example, EA Sports’ football game predicts outcomes by simulating entire tournaments, having correctly guessed the champion in four consecutive editions.