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Tom Gott

Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Group Stage Concludes

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has come to a close and it’s full steam ahead into the round of 32.

We started this summer with 48 teams but are now down to 32. We’ve lost big names like Uruguay, Scotland and Türkiye, but all the pre-tournament favorites are still alive and kicking in pursuit of glory across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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