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World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

(Clockwise from centre) Norway's Erling Haaland, Côte d’Ivoire’s Yan Diomandé, Harry Kane of England and Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal
(Clockwise from centre) Norway's Erling Haaland, Côte d’Ivoire’s Yan Diomande, Harry Kane of England and Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal. Composite: AP, Getty Images, Reuters and Shutterstock/Guardian Design

Which two teams will reach the final – and who will win?

Spain and Portugal in the final, with Spain winning. I’ve played our Bracketology game 20 times and gotten 20 different paths but Spain always end up winning. Alexander Abnos

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