Spain favorite to win the 2026 World Cup according to Opta's forecast

Opta reveals its prediction for the 2026 World Cup, awarding Spain the highest chances of clinching the title. Discover who the favorites are according to the supercomputer.

Sergio Llorente | Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:28
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Spain favorite to win the 2026 World Cup according to Opta forecast.
Spain favorite to win the 2026 World Cup according to Opta forecast.

Only 70 days remain until the exciting start of the final phase of the 2026 World Cup, which will feature the participation of 48 teams for the first time in the history of the tournament. After analyzing the qualified teams, the prestigious Opta supercomputer has revealed its forecasts.

Opta's Predictions

According to Opta's analysis, the Spanish national team stands out as the top favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, with a solid 15.83% chance in its favor. Following Spain is the French team, with a 12.77% probability, aiming to reach their third consecutive final.

In third place are England and Argentina, both with over 10% chances of winning the world title. The Portuguese team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, completes the top 5 with a 6.92% likelihood of securing their first world title.

Brazil and Germany, although not in the top 5, respectively occupy the sixth and seventh positions in Opta's predictions.

Conclusion

Opta's analysis has surprised the football world by placing Spain as the main contender to win the 2026 World Cup. With a range of competitive teams, excitement and uncertainty surround this highly anticipated international tournament.

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