The Opta Supercomputer has revealed its final predictions for the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, forecasting the exact teams expected to break through to the final four. According to the data model, powerhouse nations France, Spain, Argentina, and England are heavily backed to advance to the semi-finals. This statistical analysis means that tournament challengers Morocco, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland are all projected to see their World Cup journeys end in the quarter-final stage.
Analysis of the Tournament Favorites
Didier Deschamps’ France squad has been handed the highest probability of winning the entire tournament, sitting as the statistical favorites at 27.32% ahead of their clash with Morocco. Reigning European champions Spain hold the second-highest likelihood of lifting the trophy at 21.33% as they prepare to square off against Belgium.
Meanwhile, Argentina has been given a 17.28% chance of claiming world dominance in their upcoming match against Switzerland. England rounds out the top four contenders with a 16.48% probability of winning the tournament, as the data model backs them to edge past their quarter-final rivals, Norway.
